Description
A classic dessert with a tangy lime filling and graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then let it cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie