Laura Mariano
Key Lime Pie is a simple dessert pie made with key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks in a graham cracker crust. It’s known for its creamy texture and tangy flavor from the key limes. It’s typically topped with whipped cream or meringue and served chilled. Would you like a recipe for Easy Key Lime Pie?
Here’s a straightforward recipe for Easy Key Lime Pie:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10-12 whole crackers)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- Zest of 1 lime (optional, for extra flavor)
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the Crust:
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling:
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the key lime juice until smooth. Add lime zest if using.
- Bake the Pie:
- Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Bake the pie for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is set but still jiggles slightly.
- Chill:
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours (preferably longer) until well chilled and set.
- Serve:
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream and additional lime zest.
