Key Lime Pie Recipe

Key Lime Pie Recipe: A Tangy and Creamy Classic Dessert

If there’s one dessert that perfectly captures the taste of sunshine and the spirit of tropical Florida, it’s the Key Lime Pie. This delightful pie combines a creamy, tangy lime filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream for the perfect finish. The balance between sweet, tart, and creamy makes it a favorite among dessert lovers everywhere. Below, you’ll find a detailed step-by-step guide to making this refreshing dessert from scratch.

🥧 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the Key Lime Filling:

• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (about 12 key limes or 4 regular limes)
• 1 tablespoon lime zest (optional for extra flavor)

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

🧈 Step 1: Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.
3. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it tightly.
5. Bake the crust for about 8–10 minutes, just until lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly while preparing the filling.

🍋 Step 2: Make the Key Lime Filling

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks for about 1 minute until slightly thickened and pale.
2. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the lime juice and lime zest, stirring gently until fully combined. The mixture will slightly thicken as the lime juice reacts with the condensed milk.
4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.

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