Key West Lime Pie 🍋🥧
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly sweet—this Key West Lime Pie is a tropical escape in every bite! With a creamy citrus filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, it’s the perfect dessert for sunny days or anytime you crave a slice of paradise. 🌴🌞
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup Key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tbsp lime zest
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until slightly thickened. Add the sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Assemble and Bake:
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 15-17 minutes, just until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Chill and Serve:
Cool the pie at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) until fully chilled and set. Garnish with whipped cream and extra lime zest if desired.
🍽️ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 3 hours
🍽️ A zesty classic that’s simple, refreshing, and bursting with lime flavor! 🍋