Key West Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Key West Key Lime Pie Recipe
Description
This Key West Key Lime Pie recipe starts by combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar to form a moist crust that is pressed evenly into a pie dish and baked until just golden. The filling is prepared by whisking together sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks, which creates a smooth, velvety texture and bright citrus flavor.
The filling is poured into the pre-baked crust and baked again until it sets, typically for 15 to 20 minutes. The pie is then cooled completely and refrigerated, which helps the filling firm up to the classic tart and creamy consistency.
Before serving, the pie is sliced into eight portions and optionally topped with whipped cream, adding a rich and airy element that balances the lime’s acidity. The fresh lime zest in both the crust and filling offers pronounced citrus notes that define this dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 whole egg yolk
- 1/2 cup lime juice fresh
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lime zest
- Whipped Cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar until completely moist.
- Pour into a glass pie dish and press evenly into the bottom and up the sides. Bake 8 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- While crust is baking, stir sweetened condensed milk together with egg yolks, lime juice and lime zest.
- Once crust is pulled out of the oven, pour in filling, smooth the top and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until set.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before covering and refrigerating.
- To serve, cut pie into eight even pieces and top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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