Description
Creamy key lime pie delights dessert enthusiasts with its tangy Florida Keys classic. Zesty citrus and graham cracker crust create a refreshing summer treat you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 14 ounces (414 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) fresh lime juice
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare graham cracker base by thoroughly mixing crumbs with melted butter and sugar, then firmly press the mixture into a pie dish to create an even layer.
- Toast the crust in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes, allowing it to cool completely before proceeding.
- Create the silky pie filling by whisking egg yolks with vibrant lime zest until well integrated.
- Incorporate condensed milk and freshly squeezed lime juice into the egg mixture, stirring until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Carefully transfer the lime filling into the cooled crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake the pie for 15-18 minutes at 350°F, watching for a subtle set in the filling without over-browning.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the pie for 2-3 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Before serving, optionally adorn with delicate dollops of whipped cream and thin lime slice garnishes to enhance presentation.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly crisp crust by pressing graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pie pan.
- Prevent soggy bottom by thoroughly baking the crust before adding the filling and ensuring it’s completely cooled.
- Use fresh lime juice for the most vibrant, authentic flavor – bottled juice can taste flat and less zesty.
- Chill the pie completely to help filling set and develop a more intense, smooth texture that slices cleanly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg