Key Lime Pie
A bright and tangy Key Lime Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust and fluffy whipped cream topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 215 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 granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie pan to form a crust.
- Whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest in another bowl.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until set.
- Cool the pie and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives or ground nuts. Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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