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Easy Key Lime Pie

Easy Key Lime Pie

This Easy Key Lime Pie is a delightful dessert, loved by many for its refreshing taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 342 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cup
  • mixer

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • ⅓ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs

Filling

  • 4 pieces egg yolks
  • 6 pieces key limes for zesting and juicing
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice if needed
  • whipped topping to garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Combine melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in crushed graham crackers.
  • Spread evenly into 9-inch pie plate and press onto bottom and sides to form an even crust.
  • Chill for an hour until firm OR bake at 375-degrees for 5 min and allow to cool before filling.

Filling

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • Zest key limes until you have 2 teaspoons of zest, then juice them.
  • Pour the fresh key lime juice into a ½ cup measuring cup. If the ½ cup isn't filled, add bottled key lime juice to fill it completely.
  • Whisk the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow. Slowly add sweetened condensed milk while mixing on a low speed.
  • Gradually add the key lime juice and zest and continue to mix just until blended.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pie shell and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove and let it cool to room temperature then store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Serve with a garnish of whipped topping, lime slices and little lime zest, if desired.

Notes

If using key limes, you'll need about 15-25 to get ½ cup of juice. A graham cracker crust is classic, but you can also use vanilla wafers, gingersnaps, or Biscoff cookies. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing the pie (without whipped topping) is possible for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 499IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Key Lime Pie, Key lime, Key Lime Pie, Pie
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