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Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie has a graham cracker crust baked until golden and a tangy filling made from sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, fresh lime zest, and lime juice. After baking briefly, the pie is chilled so the filling sets to a smooth, creamy texture with bright lime flavor. It’s served chilled or at room temperature, offering a refreshing, citrusy dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
168 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% 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.