Description
Key Lime Cream Pie is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances the tangy zest of key limes with a luscious, creamy filling. Topped with a fluffy layer of whipped cream and nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust, this pie is an instant crowd-pleaser, evoking memories of sun-soaked summer days. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s the perfect treat for any gathering or celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup fresh key lime juice (about 12–15 key limes)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom and sides of a pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, then let cool.
- Whisk together egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth in another bowl. Gradually add key lime juice and mix well.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool for one hour at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least three hours.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the chilled pie. Garnish with lime slices or zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg