Description
A classic baked Key Lime Pie with a tangy filling and graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest (if using) until smooth.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Let pie cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh key limes.
- You can substitute regular lime juice if key limes are not available, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- Whip cream or meringue can be used as a topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice