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Key Lime Pie Recipe

Dreamy Key Lime Pie Recipe for Refreshing Summer Bliss

This Key Lime Pie recipe is a refreshing dessert that combines a crisp graham cracker crust with a tangy, creamy filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 each Graham Cracker Crust Use store-bought or homemade; ensure it’s fully cooled before adding filling.
For the Filling
  • 2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz each; provides essential creaminess and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Adds a tangy flavor; can replace with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Enhances citrus flavor; fresh zest preferred.
  • 3/4 cup Lime Juice Key lime or regular lime; key limes are more aromatic.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Imparts richness and structure.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Stabilized Whipped Cream Add a light topping that retains shape.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by crushing graham crackers and mixing with melted butter. Press into a pie dish and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. It should have a slight jiggle in the center when done.
  4. Cool for 15 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  5. Before serving, whip cream and fold in powdered sugar. Top the pie with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest. Customize topping with fresh fruit or additional lime zest if desired.

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