Description
A deliciously tangy dessert that captures the essence of key limes in a creamy filling, all nestled in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lime flavor, use fresh key limes if available.
- Make sure to chill the pie thoroughly for the best texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, tangy dessert, creamy filling