Description
Savor the vibrant tang of this Prize Winning Key Lime Pie, where a creamy filling meets a buttery graham cracker crust. Each slice offers a burst of zesty flavor that’s perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular limes)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, then stir in key lime juice until fully combined.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and spread over the chilled pie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 115g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg