Description
Creamy key lime pie blends tangy citrus with sweet graham cracker crust, creating a classic Florida dessert. Zesty lime filling and whipped cream topping offer refreshing flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3 fluid ounces) melted butter
Instructions
- Craft a crisp graham cracker foundation by mixing crumbs with sugar and melted butter, then firmly press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden, then allow to cool completely.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, tangy key lime juice, fragrant lime zest, and rich egg yolks until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the vibrant lime filling into the cooled crust, then slide into the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, watching for a set yet slightly trembling center.
- Remove pie and let it rest at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours to achieve a perfectly firm texture.
- Prepare a cloud-like topping by vigorously beating heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, glossy peaks emerge.
- Once thoroughly chilled, adorn the pie with luxurious whipped cream, using either a spatula or piping bag for an elegant finish. Optional: Sprinkle additional lime zest or arrange delicate lime slices as a decorative garnish before serving.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use fresh key lime juice instead of bottled for a more vibrant, authentic citrus flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Chill the mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream to ensure maximum volume and stability of the topping.
- Avoid overbaking the filling to maintain a silky, smooth texture that melts in your mouth and prevents a rubbery consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg