Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Key Lime Pie, a classic dessert that perfectly balances zesty lime flavors with a creamy filling. This easy-to-make pie is ideal for any occasion and tastes even better when chilled overnight. Serve it topped with whipped cream for an unforgettable treat that captures summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a pie pan to form a crust.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and sour cream, mixing thoroughly.
- Squeeze fresh key limes to extract juice and add it to the mixture, blending well until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for about 15 minutes or until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least three hours before serving chilled with whipped cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Use fresh key limes for authentic flavor; bottled juice won't yield the same taste. - Chill the pie overnight for enhanced flavor development and texture. - Consider adding lime zest to the filling for an extra citrusy kick.