Description
A classic American dessert known for its refreshing tart flavor and smooth, creamy texture, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a fluffy topping of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 grams) finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons (84 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (468 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (4.5 grams) Key lime zest
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) fresh Key lime juice
- 4 large egg yolks (74 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups (360 grams) cold heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons (42 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla extract
- Garnish: Key lime slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and kosher salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened.
- Press this mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, Key lime zest, Key lime juice, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour this filling into the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake the pie at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool the pie at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Beat the cold heavy whipping cream until it thickens.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream on top of the filling.
- Garnish with fresh Key lime slices.
Notes
Use fresh Key limes for best flavor; chill the pie for at least two hours for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg