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Key lime pie in a glass pie dish

The Best Key Lime Pie

Sean
A refreshingly sweet and tart pie perfect for the summer.
5 from 24 votes
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 546 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 in pie pan
  • Large bowl
  • Stand mixer with whisk attachment
  • Piping bag
  • Food torch
  • Piping bag with tips (optional)

Ingredients
 
 

Graham cracker crust

  • 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk 2 - 14 ounce cans, full fat
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 18 full sheet graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons cinnamon

Key lime filling

  • 4 eggs separated
  • 1 cup key lime juice fresh squeezed, optional
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime zest

Instructions
 

Making the Pie Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, 177°C, or gas mark 4.
  • In a large bowl mix the butter, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and graham crackers. Pour into the pie pan spreading evenly on the bottom and sides. On the center rack bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.

Making the Filling

  • In a large bowl mix the egg yolks, lime juice, lime zest, and condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour key lime mixture into the prepared pie crust and bake for 15-20 minutes. To test the doneness of the pie tap the edge and the center should be barely wobbly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Meringue Topping (Optional)

  • In a stand mixer combine the egg whites and the rest of the sugar and whisk on high until it forms stiff peaks.
  • Add you favorite piping tip to your piping bag and fill the bag to decorate.
  • Use the torch as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 298mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 1gSugar: 65gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 2mg
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Keyword Brown Sugar, Butter, Condensed Milk, Eggs, Graham Cracker, Key Lime
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