Description
Key Lime Pie is a tropical delight that combines the zesty flavors of key limes with a creamy filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This refreshing dessert is perfect for summer barbecues, holiday celebrations, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests. Each slice offers a tantalizing balance of sweet and tangy that will leave everyone craving more. With easy preparation and the ability to serve chilled, this Key Lime Pie brings sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into a pie dish and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let it cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until just set but creamy inside.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg