Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
4 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon Key lime zest
Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Step 2: Press the crust mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let it cool slightly while you prepare the filling for this Easy key lime pie recipe.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and lime zest together until well combined and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and then slowly whisk in the Key lime juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Pour the lime mixture into the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
Step 6: Remove the pie from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Ensure your egg yolks are at room temperature for the smoothest filling. If you use bottled juice, make sure it is 100% juice without added sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Easy key lime pie recipe, Key lime pie, summer dessert, Florida Key lime pie, Graham cracker crust
