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- 1
Make crust
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into 9-inch pie pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- 2
Make filling
Whisk condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- 3
Bake pie
Pour filling into crust. Bake 15-17 minutes until just set. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.
- 4
Make whipped cream
Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
- 5
Serve
Top pie with whipped cream before serving. Garnish with lime zest.
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Key Lime Pie
Created by: Gather
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make crustPreheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into 9-inch pie pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- Make fillingWhisk condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Bake piePour filling into crust. Bake 15-17 minutes until just set. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.
- Make whipped creamBeat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
- ServeTop pie with whipped cream before serving. Garnish with lime zest.
Notes & Tips
Regular limes work if key limes aren't available. The acid in the lime juice thickens the filling - no baking required.