Easy Creamy Key Lime Pie
Indulge in the tangy-sweet perfection of this Easy Creamy Key Lime Pie, a classic dessert made refreshingly simple. With its buttery graham cracker crust and silky filling made from rich sweetened condensed milk, zesty key lime juice, and egg yolks, this pie delivers a bright burst of citrusy flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a quick treat. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with lime slices, this no-fuss recipe is as stunning to serve as it is delicious. Chill, serve, and savor the ultimate balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cups Key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest (optional)
- 4 Egg yolks
- 1 cup Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
- 4 slices Lime slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden and set. Remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest (if using), and egg yolks until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the lime filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the pie for 10-12 minutes or until the filling is just set and slightly jiggles in the center when shaken.
Let the pie cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices before serving, if desired.
Slice and enjoy your Easy Creamy Key Lime Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 218.6 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.6 g | 658% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1296 mg | 432% | |
| Sodium | 1705 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 410.4 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.6 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1506 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2139 mg | 46% | |
*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.
