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Key Lime Pie Recipe

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A refreshing and tangy Key Lime Pie featuring a buttery honey-flavored graham cracker crust and a smooth, creamy lime filling, topped with whipped cream and lime zest. Perfect for a light dessert with a balance of sweet and citrus flavors.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 15 honey flavored graham crackers
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted
  • ½ cup sugar

Filling

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh or bottled key lime juice (from about 16-20 key limes)

Topping

  • 1 cup whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) with a rack positioned in the center to ensure even baking of the pie crust and filling.
  2. Prepare the crust: Place the honey flavored graham crackers in the base of a food processor and pulse about 20 times until they form fine crumbs. Add the melted salted butter and sugar, then pulse about 10 more times until the mixture is well combined. Transfer this crumb mixture into a 9-inch deep dish pie pan and firmly press the crumbs evenly into the bottom and a little up the sides using the back of a measuring spoon to create a smooth crust.
  3. Bake the crust: Bake the prepared crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until set and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the six large egg yolks and two cans of sweetened condensed milk on medium-high speed until the mixture thickens and nearly doubles in volume, about 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold in the finely grated lime zest and the key lime juice to infuse the filling with bright citrus flavor.
  5. Bake the pie: Pour the lime filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and bake in the oven at 325°F for another 15 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and transfer the pie to the refrigerator to chill for 3 to 4 hours to fully set and develop flavor.
  6. Serve: Before serving, top the chilled pie with a generous layer of whipped cream and garnish with additional lime zest for a decorative and flavorful finish. Serve chilled for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • Using honey flavored graham crackers adds a subtle sweetness and depth to the crust.
  • Ensure the pie is adequately chilled to allow the filling to fully set for clean slices.
  • Fresh key lime juice is preferred for authentic flavor, but bottled juice works well if fresh limes are unavailable.
  • Be careful not to overbake the pie filling; it should still have a slight jiggle when removed from the oven.
  • This pie is best served within 2 days for optimal freshness.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/key-lime-pie-recipe/