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Traditional Key Lime Pie

Delicious Traditional Key Lime Pie Recipe with Whipped Cream Topping

A classic dessert that features a perfect balance of creamy, tart, and sweet flavors, this Traditional Key Lime Pie is sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.333 cups granulated sugar
Filling
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.75 cups fresh key lime juice
Topping
  • whipped cream for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pie Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into a pie pan.
  2. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Filling Preparation
  1. In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and key lime juice until smooth.
  2. Pour filling into cooled crust and spread evenly.
  3. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until edges are firm but center is slightly jiggly.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours or overnight.
  2. Serve chilled with whipped cream on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 19g

Notes

Feel free to swap regular limes for key limes for a more authentic flavor. You can replace half of the sweetened condensed milk with cream cheese for a richer texture. Consider adding a hint of coconut extract for a tropical twist.

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