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Key Lime Pie

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Key lime pie is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant citrus flavor and creamy texture. This easy-to-make treat features a buttery graham cracker crust, a zesty filling made from fresh key limes, and is topped with luscious whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is sure to become a crowd-pleaser that brightens up your table and tantalizes your taste buds.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup fresh key lime juice (about 68 key limes)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until crumbly. Press into a pie pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  3. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in another bowl. Stir in fresh key lime juice until combined.
  4. Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes until slightly set but wobbly. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. Before serving, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the chilled pie.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 115g)
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg