Description
Creamy key lime pie brings zesty Florida sunshine to dessert lovers’ tables. Sweet, tangy filling nestled in crisp graham cracker crust promises refreshing indulgence you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Key Lime Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Topping:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the kitchen oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the tropical dessert.
- Combine finely crushed graham cracker fragments with granulated sweetener and liquefied butter, mixing until the texture resembles damp sand.
- Firmly compress the crumbly mixture into a circular pie vessel, ensuring an even, compact base that will support the tangy filling.
- Transfer the crust to the heated oven and allow it to transform for approximately 10 minutes, developing a golden, crisp foundation. Remove and permit complete cooling.
- Vigorously whisk vibrant egg yolks with rich, velvety condensed milk, extracting the essence of zesty lime through its juice and delicate zest until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently cascade the luminous lime mixture over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly to guarantee uniform setting.
- Return the pie to the oven, allowing it to bake for quarter of an hour until the filling sets with a gentle, subtle jiggle.
- Extract from the oven and allow the dessert to descend to ambient temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to achieve optimal chilling and flavor melding.
- Optional: Crown the chilled pie with billowy, softly whipped cream just prior to serving, adding a cloud-like elegance to the tropical treat.
Notes
- Adjust graham cracker crust by using gluten-free crackers for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this classic dessert.
- Maximize lime flavor by using fresh key limes instead of bottled juice, which delivers a more vibrant and authentic citrus punch.
- Create a lighter version by substituting full-fat condensed milk with a low-fat alternative and using a reduced-fat whipped topping for health-conscious guests.
- Prevent cracking in the filling by avoiding over-baking and removing the pie from the oven when the center is just barely set, maintaining a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg