Description
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this easy key lime pie recipe. Featuring a creamy filling made from fresh key lime juice and sweetened condensed milk, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert is topped with fluffy whipped cream. Every bite delivers the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, making it an ideal treat for summer gatherings or any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll be on your way to enjoying this tropical delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- 4 large egg yolks
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie pan. Bake for 8 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, fresh key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for about 15 minutes until tiny bubbles form on top.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for one hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Serve slices topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg