Description
Key Lime Pie is a tropical delight that combines tangy key lime juice with a creamy filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or a refreshing dessert any time of year, each slice offers a burst of sunshine that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into a pie dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together fresh key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth; pour into the prepared crust.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are set. Allow cooling before chilling in the refrigerator for at least three hours.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream or lime slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate lime zest into the filling. Fresh key limes yield the best taste; adjust sugar based on your preference. Leftovers can be covered and stored in the fridge for up to three days.