Key Lime Pie

Posted on July 26, 2024

This classic Key Lime Pie recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The creamy, zesty filling is made with sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, egg yolks, and a pinch of salt. The buttery graham cracker crust provides a delightful contrast to the smooth filling. Topped with whipped cream, this pie is a refreshing and indulgent dessert.

Dessert

Ingredients

For the filling

1 x 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup lime juice

4 teaspoons lime zest

4 large egg yolks

1 pinch salt

Ingredients

For the crust

11 graham crackers or about 1 1/4 cups crumbs

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 pinch salt

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to serve

1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

For the filling

1

Thoroughly whisk all of the filling ingredients together, and set aside to thicken while you prepare the crust.

Instructions

For the crust

1

Preheat oven to 350º F.

2

Process the graham crackers in a food processor to fine crumbs. Add the sugar and salt, and pulse to combine. Last, add in the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.

3

Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish (metal works best here) evenly on the bottom and up the sides. I like to use a dry measuring cup to help this along.

4

Bake the crust until it is light golden brown and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.

5

Cool the crust slightly, then give the prepared filling a final mix, and pour it into the pie pan.

6

Turn the oven down to 325º F, and bake the pie until just set, but slightly wiggly in the center, 15 to 17 minutes.

7

Cool the pie to room temperature, then set it in the fridge to chill completely, at least 3 hours or overnight.

8

Just before serving, whip the cream to soft peaks, and spread it on top of the pie.

Key Points About Ingredients:

• Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
• Grate the lime zest finely to avoid large pieces in the filling.
• Use high-quality, unsalted butter for the crust.
• Chill the pie thoroughly before serving to allow the filling to set properly.

Key Nutritional Insights:

• Key Lime Pie is high in calories and fat due to the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and heavy cream.
• Limes provide vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system and aids in collagen production.
• Graham crackers and butter in the crust contribute to the pie’s carbohydrate and fat content.

• Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size1
• Amount per serving
• Calories480
• Standard DV% Daily Value*
• Total Fat24 g72 g33.33%
• Saturated Fat13 g20 g65%
• Cholesterol155 mg300 mg51.67%
• Sodium220 mg2300 mg9.57%
• Total Carbohydrate60 g275 g21.82%
• Dietary Fiber1 g28 g3.57%
• Total Sugars48 g
• Protein8 g50 g16%
• Calcium150 mg1300 mg11.54%
• Iron1 mg18 mg5.56%
• * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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