Description
Indulge in the tangy and sweet flavors of a classic Key Lime Pie! This refreshing dessert is perfect for any occasion, especially during the summer months.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lime slices or zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pie dish and bake.
- Make the Filling: Whisk egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest. Pour into the crust and bake.
- Chill: Cool the pie, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until peaks form.
- Finish: Top the chilled pie with whipped cream and garnish with lime.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, use fresh key lime juice.
- The pie can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
