An easy classic -- who doesn't love a good key lime pie?
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: key lime pie, summer pies
Servings: 10people
Ingredients
For the graham cracker crust:
5tbsbuttermelted
9full graham crackersone of the three packs that come in a package
¼c.sugar
pinchof salt
For the filling:
1½heaping tablespoons lime zestplus more for garnishing
2egg yolks
1can14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
½c.lime juicefrom approximately 5 limes
For the whipped cream topping:
1c.heavy whipping cream
1 ½tablespoonssugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF
Process graham cracker in processor until they turn into crumbs or crush with a bottle in a plastic bag
Add the melted butter, sugar, and salt and pulse until combined
Line pie dish* with your graham cracker crust, including up to to the edges of the dish
Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; allow to cool
Meanwhile, mix lime zest, lime juice, and egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix on high until creamy and thick
Pour mixture into crust and bake for 15 minutes or until set.
Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then chill in refrigerator for at least an hour (more is preferable if you can contain yourself).
While pie is chilling, whip heavy cream and sugar for a few minutes until soft peaks form. Top the pie with whipped cream and remaining zest before serving.