Description
This Key Lime Pie is creamy, sweet-tart, and refreshing with a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth citrus filling. Served chilled, it is an easy make-ahead dessert perfect for warm days and special occasions.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 egg yolks
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
2 teaspoons key lime zest
Whipped cream, for garnish
Key lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 5 minutes, then let the crust cool.
- Beat the egg yolks until thick and pale.
- Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add the key lime juice and zest and mix until creamy.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Cool the pie to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Garnish with whipped cream and key lime slices before serving.
Notes
Regular lime juice can be used in place of key lime juice.
Add extra lime zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
A store-bought graham cracker crust can be used for convenience.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
