dessert·American

Key Lime Pie

Tangy, creamy Florida Key lime filling in a buttery graham cracker crust.

dessertbakingsummertart
Prep20m
Cook20m
Total40m
Serves8
Levelmedium
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Ingredients

8 servings
  • 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed (~20 key limes))
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup heavy cream (whipped, for serving)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into a 9" pie plate. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and zest until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour into warm crust. Bake 15 minutes until set with a slight jiggle.

  4. 4

    Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.

  5. 5

    Serve topped with fresh whipped cream and lime zest.

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