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Key Lime Pie

A refreshing, tangy key lime pie with a buttery graham cracker crust and fluffy whipped cream topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs about 10 full crackers
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Key Lime Filling
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a ziplock bag.
  3. Mix the crumbs with sugar and salt, then pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
Making the Filling
  1. Whisk the egg yolks until smooth in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until smooth.
  3. Mix in the lime juice and zest, whisking gently.
  4. Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Baking the Pie
  1. Pour the filling into the cooled crust, then bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until set around the edges.
  2. Let the pie cool to room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Making the Whipped Cream
  1. Chill your bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Pour the cold heavy cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until soft peaks form.
  3. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.

Notes

Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture. Use fresh lime juice for the best results. You can make individual mini key lime pies using a muffin tin.