OUR FAVORITE KEY LIME PIE
We found the secret to the perfect key lime pie: a hint of fresh lemon juice.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Lime Spring Summer Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Frankenrecipe Small Plates
Yield 1 (9") pie
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the crust:
- Place rack in the center of oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Pulse graham crackers, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until fine crumbs form. With the motor running, drizzle in melted butter and process until well-combined. Transfer mixture to pie pan and press into bottom and up sides with a flat-bottomed measuring cup.
- Bake crust until golden brown and set, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Make the filling and bake pie:
- Whisk condensed milk and yolks together in a large bowl. Add key lime and lemon juice and whisk until well-combined (mixture will thicken slightly).
- Pour filling into crust and bake until center is just set, about 15 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool completely (filling will set as it cools), about 1 hour. Transfer to refrigerator and chill until cold, at least 1 hour.
- Make the topping:
- When ready to serve, whip cream with a whisk or electric mixer to very soft peaks. Sprinkle sugar over cream and continue whipping until it holds stiff peaks. Dollop cream in center of pie (leaving at least a 1" border of visible pie filling) and serve.
- Do Ahead
- Pie (without topping) can be made, loosely covered, and chilled for up to 2 days.
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Steve Younger
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The filling was tart and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery.
Francisco Garibay
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.
M Jamshad
[email protected]The crust on this key lime pie was a bit too thick and dry for my liking. I would have preferred a thinner, flakier crust.
Moreno Sacka
[email protected]This key lime pie is a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter filling.
Mawanda Anthena Alpha
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like key lime pie, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a delicious and refreshing dessert.
Del GR
[email protected]This key lime pie is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.
Handsome Paulo
[email protected]I love the tangy flavor of the key limes in this pie. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.
Tashaun Burke
[email protected]This is the best key lime pie I've ever had. The crust is amazing and the filling is so smooth and creamy.
Grampa Aguirre
[email protected]I've made this key lime pie recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Naledi Toute
[email protected]This key lime pie was a hit at my party! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was tart and creamy. I used fresh key limes, which gave the pie a really bright and flavorful taste.