Description
A classic Key Lime Pie featuring a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a tangy, creamy lime custard and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This refreshing dessert is baked to perfection and chilled for the best flavor and texture, perfect for summer or any citrus lover’s treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 7 oz (200g) digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
- 5 tbsp (70g) butter, melted
Filling
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz – 397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
Topping
- 1 cup (240g) whipping cream
- 1 tbsp (10g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the digestive biscuits or graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor and blend until crumbs form. Transfer the crumbs into a bowl, then stir in sugar and melted butter until well combined.
- Form the crust: Press the crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of an 8-9 inch (20-23cm) pie pan, creating a firm layer.
- Bake the crust: Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven. After baking, remove it and let it cool on a rack for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with lime zest until the mixture is creamy and light yellow in color. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and lime juice until the filling is smooth and well combined.
- Fill and bake the pie: Pour the lime filling over the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 350°F (180°C).
- Cool and chill: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate it for several hours or ideally overnight to set properly.
- Prepare the whipped cream topping: Before serving, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate the pie: Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a 1M (½ inch – 1cm) star tip and pipe decorative swirls onto the top of the pie. Optionally, sprinkle additional lime zest on top for garnish.
- Store leftovers: Keep any leftover pie refrigerated to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best authentic flavor.
- You can substitute digestive biscuits with graham crackers if preferred.
- For extra zest on top, sprinkle freshly grated lime zest before serving.
- Refrigerating overnight enhances the pie’s texture and flavor.
- This pie contains raw egg yolks that are lightly baked; ensure eggs are fresh and handle safely.
- Whipped cream topping can be substituted with store-bought whipped topping if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Lime Dessert, Graham Cracker Crust, Creamy Pie, Citrus Pie, Summer Dessert
