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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 10 full graham crackers
  • 1/3 cup sugar for the crust
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice about 20-25 key limes
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • Whipped cream for garnish optional

Method
 

Prepare the Crust:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it looks like wet sand. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
Make the Filling:
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and key lime zest until thick.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue to mix. Finally, whisk in the key lime juice until smooth and creamy.
Bake the Pie:
  1. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes, just until the center is set.
  2. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.