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key lime pie

Simply Refreshing… Key Lime Pie

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5 from 2 reviews

Recipe by Rose

  • Prep Time15
  • Cool Time6 hours
  • Cook Time12
  • Total Time6 hours 27 minutes

Description

This easy key lime pie recipe is bright, creamy, and perfectly tangy, with a buttery graham cracker crust and the best creamy, tangy filling. It’s a classic recipe that never goes out of style, and it might just become your absolute favorite among summer desserts.

Ingredients

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For the pie crust:

  • 8 Graham Crackers, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons of butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar

For the Key Lime filling:

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup of key lime juice <- this brand is SO good!

Topping:

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs, or use pre-made graham cracker crumbs.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to press it down evenly. Set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice. Mix on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until smooth and fully combined.
  6. Pour the pie filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully chilled.
  9. Before serving, garnish with key lime zest and top of the cooled pie with fresh whipped cream, if desired.

Equipment

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg yolks for a smoother filling
  • Fresh key limes give the most authentic flavor, but Persian limes or regular lime juice work great too
  • Bottled key lime juice is a great shortcut and still tastes amazing
  • Don’t overbake, the center should still jiggle slightly
  • Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 605
  • Sugar: 81.5 g
  • Sodium: 271.7 mg
  • Fat: 21.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 92.2 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 13.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 199.1 mg

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