Key Lime Pie
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Chill Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 42 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
525 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Key Lime Pie
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There's no pie like Key Lime Pie when it comes to summer desserts! With a homemade graham cracker crust and fresh squeezed juice from real key limes, this Key Lime Pie recipe is the only one you'll ever need.
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
For the filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 Tablespoon key lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice juice of 4-5 limes
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnishes:
- limes
- lime zest
- [Whipped Cream]
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉.
- In a food processor, pulse graham crackers (about 11 full size crackers) to make 1 1/2 cups. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and the granulated sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until combined.
- Using your spoon or your hands, firmly press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, starting with the sides.
- Bake crust for 7 minutes. After baking, remove the pie plate from the oven and increase the temperature to 350℉.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with a mixer until smooth. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add lime zest, juice and vanilla extract.
- Pour filling over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- The filling should jiggle slightly in the center when shaken. It should be firm to the touch, but should not be brown. It will continue to solidify as it cools.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until ready to serve.
- Garnish with lime slices, lime zest and whipped cream.
Notes
- Key limes are hard to find, if using regular limes, find plump juicy limes (you'll need about 4-5 limes)
- How to store Key Lime Pie: I recommend keeping this pie covered and in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It tastes best when it’s cold!
- Use fresh limes! Don’t try substituting bottled lime juice in this recipe. The flavor will not be the same and the pie will taste flat.
- Crust variations: Nuts make a great addition to the graham cracker pie crust. Macadamia nuts are a personal favorite!
- Garnish ideas: You can slice and serve the pie just as is or dress it up with some garnishes. A dollop of whipped cream or cool whip on your pie makes it even better! If you have key limes to spare, slice them thinly and use them to add a bright green finishing touch to your homemade key lime pie.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
525kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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