Description
A classic key lime pie recipe with a graham cracker crust and a tangy, sweet filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
- Stir in the key lime juice and lime zest until the filling is smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still has a slight jiggle in the center.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices, if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, you can bake it for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ensure you use real key lime juice for the authentic flavor.
- The pie will continue to set as it chills.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: key lime pie, lime pie, graham cracker crust, easy pie recipe, dessert recipe, tangy pie