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Classic Creamy Key Lime Pie

Chef Jenn
Creamy Key Lime Pie is the ultimate summer dessert—tangy, sweet, and smooth with a buttery graham cracker crust and whipped cream topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Key Lime Filling:

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • key lime zest for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter in a bowl with a wooden spoon or spatula until evenly combined.
  •  Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the filling
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a large bowl until slightly thickened. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, zest, vanilla, and salt.
  • Whisk until smooth. Pour into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  • Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, just until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  • Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
  • Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla with a hand or stand mixer on medium-high until stiff peaks form.
  • Top the chilled pie with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor. Regular limes will work in a pinch, but key limes give it that signature zing.
  • For the crust, pack the mixture tightly using a measuring cup to avoid crumbling.
  • Be careful not to overbake. Once the center is just set with a slight jiggle, it’s ready to come out.
  • Whipped cream can be piped on just before serving, or spooned on for a rustic finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 963IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword easy lime dessert, graham cracker crust pie, key lime pie, summer dessert
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