Key Lime Pie
A refreshing and tangy Key Lime Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie dish.
- Whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes until set.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh key lime juice and ensure to refrigerate the pie before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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