Deep Dish Key Lime Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
42 mins
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Additional Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs
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Servings
1 pie (9-inches)
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
American, Australian
Deep Dish Key Lime Pie
Description
The Deep Dish Key Lime Pie begins with a crust made from graham cracker crumbs combined with granulated and brown sugars, salt, and ground cinnamon, bound with melted butter and baked until firm. This provides a slightly spiced, sweet, and crunchy base.
The filling blends egg yolks, full-fat sour cream, freshly grated key lime zest, and sweetened condensed milk with key lime juice, a pinch of salt, optional ground ginger, and a small amount of flour to stabilize. The mixture is whisked thoroughly and poured onto the pre-baked crust. Baking for 30 minutes sets the filling to a creamy consistency that retains a slight wobble in the center.
The pie cools fully after baking and can be served with optional whipped cream topping for added richness and contrast to the tart lime flavor. The result is a smooth, tangy pie with citrus brightness and spices from the crust's cinnamon and optional ginger.
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 240 grams
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar 17 grams, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, melted
For the Key Lime Pie Filling
- 4 large egg at room temperature, yolk
- 1/2 cup sour cream 113 grams, full-fat
- 3 teaspoons key lime zest finely grated
- (2)14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk 28 ounces in total
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger optional
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/4 cups key lime juice 283 grams
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 1 cup Whipped Cream for serving, optional
Instructions
For the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick baking spray and set aside until needed. In a large bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and, using a rubber spatula, stir until well combined. Press the mixture into the prepared pan, and press the crumbs firmly down the bottom and then up the sides of the pan.Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool while you make the filling.
For the Key Lime Filling
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, sour cream, lime zest, sweetened condensed milk, ground ginger, and salt. Slowly whisk in the lime juice, adding a little bit at a time and whisking constantly. Fold in the flour. Pour on top of the partially baked crust. Smooth the top with a spatula, then place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. It should be set, but still slightly wobbly in the middle. Transfer pie to a cooling rack and cool completely in the pan. Then transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours before serving! Top with whipped cream, if using, then slice and serve!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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