Emerils Key Lime Pie
Transport your taste buds straight to the tropics with Emeril's Key Lime Pie, a zesty and creamy dessert that's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. This iconic pie features a crisp, buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety filling made with rich sweetened condensed milk, tangy fresh key lime juice, and the brightness of lime zest. Topped with fluffy, homemade whipped cream sweetened with a touch of powdered sugar and vanilla, this pie is a show-stopping treat for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep time, Emeril's Key Lime Pie is an easy yet impressive dessert that will have your guests begging for seconds. Perfect for spring, summer, or any time you're craving a refreshing citrus dessert, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of vibrant, homemade pies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (crushed) graham crackers
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 0.75 cups key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest (finely grated)
- 4 units large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and granulated sugar.
Add the melted butter to the graham cracker mixture and stir until evenly moistened.
Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
Gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
Stir in the key lime juice and lime zest, mixing until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
Bake the pie in the oven for 15 minutes, until the filling is just set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
Before serving, prepare the whipped cream topping by beating the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until medium-stiff peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
Garnish with extra lime zest or lime slices (optional) and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*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.
