Description
Key West Lime Pie is a quintessential dessert that captures the essence of the Florida Keys with its vibrant, zesty flavors. This delightful treat features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a smooth and creamy lime custard made from fresh ingredients. Perfect for any gathering, this refreshing pie is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a sunny day, Key West Lime Pie is the ideal sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lime zest
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl; press into the bottom and sides of a glass pie dish.
- Bake crust for about 8 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour filling into the crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Always use fresh limes for the best flavor. Chill the pie thoroughly to ensure clean slices. Experiment with toppings like toasted coconut or fresh fruit for added flair.