Classic Key Lime Pie
A classic dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and fluffy whipped cream topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie pan to form a crust.
- Bake crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest in another bowl.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve topped with whipped cream.
Notes
For a crunchier crust, bake it a little longer, but watch closely to avoid burning. Use fresh lime zest for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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