Key Lime Pie
A nostalgic and refreshing dessert featuring a creamy lime filling in a crunchy graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 165
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the lime filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For the freshest taste, use freshly squeezed lime juice and zest. Adjust the sugar in the filling to your liking if you prefer a sweeter pie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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