Creamy Lime Pie Rick Bayless
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Creamy Lime Pie recipe inspired by Rick Bayless is a refreshing dessert that balances tangy citrus flavors with silky sweetness. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious lime-infused filling made with sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, and zest, this pie is baked to perfection and chilled for a decadent, velvety texture. Topped with a pillow of freshly whipped cream and garnished with lime slices, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for a citrusy twist. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients, this easy-to-make pie showcases the perfect harmony of tart and sweet, making it a standout treat for your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 0.75 cups lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 3 large egg yolks
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 slices lime slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they become fine crumbs.
Melt the butter and combine it with the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass to firmly pack the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks until smooth and creamy.
Pour the lime filling into the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly.
Bake the pie for 15 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the chilled pie as desired.
Garnish with lime slices or additional lime zest if desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your creamy lime pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 184.3 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.0 g | 455% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 963 mg | 321% | |
| Sodium | 1281 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.2 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 330.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1302 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1939 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
