Description
A classic dessert offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors with a creamy filling and crunchy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to form the crust. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the key lime juice and lime zest until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the pie.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh key limes for a more intense flavor. Avoid overbaking the filling for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg