Servings: 8
🛒 Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Key Lime Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh Key lime juice
- 1 tbsp Key lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Thin lime slices, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Make the filling: Whisk egg yolks until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Fill: Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the center is just set but still has a slight jiggle.
- Cool: Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Make the topping: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Decorate: Pipe or spoon whipped cream around the edges and garnish with thin lime slices.
- Serve chilled: Slice and enjoy this creamy, tangy classic! 🍋🟩💚