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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

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Key Lime Pie This Key Lime Pie pairs a tart and creamy custard with a buttery graham cracker base. Authentic key limes give the filling a gentle citrus flavor that stays bright against the sweet creaminess, while the crust adds crunch in every slice.

  • Total Time: 155 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the graham cracker crust
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the key lime pie
3 large egg yolks
1 ⅓ cups sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice, from about 25 key limes
1 tablespoon key lime zest, from about 3 key limes
1 tablespoon full-fat sour cream
pinch salt

Instructions

Prepare the graham cracker crust
1-Preheat the oven to 350°F: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2-In a medium mixing bowl, add the: In a medium mixing bowl, add the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Use a fork to mix until well combined.
3-Pour the crumbs into a 9-inch tart: Pour the crumbs into a 9-inch tart pan. Use a flat bottomed measuring cup to press the crumbs into the pan.
4-Place the pan onto a large baking: Place the pan onto a large baking sheet, and transfer into the oven. Bake for 11 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool a bit while you make the filling.

Make the key lime pie
5-Turn the oven down to 325°F: Turn the oven down to 325°F. Ensure your key lime juice is strained and free of any seeds.
6-In a medium mixing bowl, add the: In a medium mixing bowl, add the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, sour cream, and salt. Whisk until very smooth.
7-Pour the mixture over the graham cracker: Pour the mixture over the graham cracker crust.
8-Place the pie into the oven to: Place the pie into the oven to bake for 20 minutes, or until the centre has a slight jiggle, but the outside seems set.
9-Remove from the oven and allow to: Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for 2 hours, before transferring into the fridge to set overnight.

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  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 135 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350 calories
  • Sugar: 35.7 g
  • Sodium: 500.2 mg
  • Fat: 14.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49.5 g
  • Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 6.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 106 mg