Description
A classic Key Lime Pie recipe featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, tangy lime filling, topped with whipped cream. This easy-to-make dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (about 12–14 key limes)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Extra lime zest or thin lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lime zest until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Slowly add sweetened condensed milk, whisking continuously until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in key lime juice and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove pie from oven and allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 3 hours (preferably overnight) for best flavor and texture.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest or slices.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the pie overnight.
- Ensure key limes are fresh for the most authentic taste.
- This recipe can be adapted for a no-bake key lime pie by chilling the filling without baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A