Description
Classic Florida Key Lime Pie features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a rich, creamy Key lime custard and topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream. This iconic dessert delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh Key lime juice or 100% bottled Key lime juice
- 1 tbsp freshly grated Key lime zest
- 1 cup (240ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden, then cool slightly.
- Beat the egg yolks and Key lime zest on high speed for 3 minutes until thick and pale.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat for 2 more minutes until smooth.
- Whisk in the Key lime juice until fully incorporated and slightly thickened.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for 15 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, pipe onto the chilled pie, garnish with lime slices if desired, and serve.
Notes
For the most authentic flavor, use fresh Key lime juice whenever possible. Chill the pie thoroughly before slicing for clean, beautiful pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 165mg