Description
A delightful dessert that balances tangy lime and sweet creaminess, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- Lime zest for garnish
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl until well coated.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Whisk together egg yolks, lime juice, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until set.
- Cool the pie completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and lime zest.
Notes
Make-ahead option is to bake the pie a day ahead for best flavor. Avoid using bottled lime juice for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 83mg
Keywords: key lime pie, dessert, easy dessert, tropical dessert, baking