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Key Lime Pie Recipe

Dreamy Key Lime Pie Recipe for Refreshing Summer Bliss

Experience the refreshing taste of summer with this Key Lime Pie Recipe, featuring a creamy filling set in a crisp graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 pre-made Graham Cracker Crust Ensure it’s fully cooled before adding filling.
For the Filling
  • 2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz each) No direct substitutes recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Consider Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Fresh zest is preferred.
  • 3/4 cup Lime Juice Key limes preferred for more flavor.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Stick with whole eggs as alternative.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Stabilized Whipped Cream Using Cool Whip is fine.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ultimate Creamy Key Lime Pie
  1. Prepare the graham cracker crust by crushing graham crackers and mixing with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. The center should have a slight jiggle.
  4. Once cooled, chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  5. Whip the cream until soft peaks form and fold in powdered sugar. Top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest or slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lime juice and zest. Customize toppings to your taste.

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