Description
A classic dessert featuring a tart, creamy Key lime filling in a graham cracker crust, topped with fresh whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 grams) finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons (84 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (468 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (4.5 grams) Key lime zest
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) fresh Key lime juice
- 4 large egg yolks (74 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups (360 grams) cold heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons (42 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla extract
- Garnish: Key lime slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and Key lime juice in a medium bowl.
- Add the Key lime zest, egg yolks, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Return the pie to the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, until set but jiggles slightly in the center.
- Cool the pie at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Combine the cold heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat the cream mixture until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie.
- Garnish with Key lime slices.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh Key lime juice. Chill thoroughly for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, dessert, summer, pie, refreshing