Key Lime Pie Recipe
A slice of tangy key lime pie topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
Make the crust
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well mixed.
Press into pie dish
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust.
Bake the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until it is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
Filling Preparation
Prepare the filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
Pour into crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the pie
Return the pie to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Topping Preparation
Make the whipped cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until soft peaks form.
Top the pie
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the cooled key lime pie just before serving.
