Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Florida Key Lime Pie, a classic dessert that perfectly balances zesty lime and creamy sweetness. This easy recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust, an irresistible lime filling made from fresh ingredients, and is sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this pie is the ultimate refreshing treat. With minimal hands-on time and simple steps, even beginners can create this delightful dessert. Top it off with whipped cream and lime zest for an elegant finish, making it a showstopper on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 egg yolks
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1–1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a zip-top bag, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine with sugar and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for about 7 minutes until golden. Cool.
- Whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes until set but jiggly.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 90 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 334
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 131mg