Key Lime Pie
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4.6
Key Lime Pie
Description
Key Lime Pie starts with a buttery graham cracker crust combining crumbs, sugar, and melted butter pressed firmly into a pie dish and baked until golden. The filling blends sweetened condensed milk with egg yolks, fresh lime zest, and freshly squeezed lime juice, providing a balance of creamy sweetness and citrus tartness. The filling is poured into the cooled crust and baked briefly to set without overcooking the eggs.
After baking, the pie cools on a rack before chilling in the refrigerator, allowing the filling to firm to a smooth and silky texture. The lime flavor shines throughout, offering a refreshing and well-balanced dessert. Serving chilled or at room temperature lets the filling maintain a pleasant firmness and creamy mouthfeel.
This pie is suitable for warm weather desserts or any time a bright, citrus-infused sweet treat is desired. It can be garnished with whipped cream or lime slices if preferred.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling:
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg large yolks
- lime zest of 1 large
- 1/2 cup lime juice fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter with a fork. Mix until graham cracker crumbs are moist. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or dish. Use a measuring cup or glass bottom to make sure the crumbs are pressed in firmly. Pat down the bottom and sides. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let the crust cool.
- While the crust is almost cool, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks. Whisk until well combined. Add in the lime zest, and lime juice. Whisk well.
- When the pie crust has cooled to slightly warm or room temperature, pour the lime filling over the pie crust. Bake for 15-17 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a cooling rack. When cool, chill the pie in the refrigerator. The filling will set up as it cools. Chill completely before cutting and serving.
- Cut into pieces and serve cold or at room temperature. Can serve with whipped cream, If desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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