Easy 10-Minute Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Easy 10-Minute Key Lime Pie Recipe
Description
The Easy 10-Minute Key Lime Pie starts with a graham cracker crust made from crushed crumbs mixed with melted butter, pressed evenly into a pie pan, then chilled to firm up. The filling combines cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk for richness, whipped with whipping cream, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract to add citrus brightness and aroma.
Whipping the mixture until it firms ensures a smooth and light consistency. After filling the crust, the pie must chill overnight to set fully, allowing flavors to meld and the filling to firm.
This pie offers a refreshing dessert option with a balance of sweetness and tartness, suitable for warm weather or casual gatherings. Whipped cream decoration adds an extra creamy note on serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (6oz/170g) graham crackers crumbs (or any plain biscuit)
- 1 can (14oz/398g) condensed milk , sweetened
- 3/4 cup (6oz/170g) butter melted
- 1/3 cup (2 1/2floz/71ml) whipping cream
- 1 cup (8oz/225g) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (4floz/115ml) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- lime zest of 3
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- whipping cream whipped, for decorating