Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade key lime pie, a dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart. This creamy delight, made with fresh key limes, will transport you to a tropical paradise with each bite. Easy to prepare and delightful for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, this key lime pie is sure to be a showstopper. With its luscious filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with whipped cream, it’s the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (about 20 key limes)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until thick. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice; mix well.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and smooth out any bubbles. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra zest, consider adding lime zest into the filling. Substitute regular limes if key limes are unavailable; however, it may alter the flavor profile slightly.