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Key Lime Pie

Few from-scratch dishes are as reliable as Key Lime Pie: a tangy-sweet lime custard pie with a graham crust. It bakes up reliably as long as the oven is fully preheated before the pan goes in.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 50 min Additional: 120 min Total: 180 min

180Minutes

8Servings

4.8Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

A short, straightforward ingredient list with no special equipment needed.
The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

For crust: 1.5 cups graham crumbs, 5 tbsp melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar
For filling: 4 egg yolks, 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup key lime juice, 1 tbsp lime zest
whipped cream

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

250Calories

17gFat

10gCarbs

15gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the graham crumbs, butter, and sugar, press into a pie dish, and bake 8 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk the egg yolks and lime zest 1 minute until pale.
Step 3
Whisk in the condensed milk, then the lime juice - the mixture will thicken as you stir.
Step 4
Pour the filling into the warm crust.
Step 5
Bake 15 minutes until just set (it should barely jiggle).
Step 6
Cool, then chill at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Cook's tips

Let it cool as directed before slicing -- cutting in too early makes for a messier, less set result.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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