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KEY LIME PIE
This recipe is easy to follow and requires just a few ingredients. Try it today and see for yourself why it's a fan favorite!
Prep Time 20 min
Cooking Time 25 min
Serves 8 - 10
INGREDIENTS
For the crust
1½ cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, from about 12 whole graham crackers
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
Two 14-oz cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
¾ cup fresh lime juice
For the topping
1cup cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
8 to 10 thin lime slices
INSTRUCTIONS
For the crust
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Preheat oven to 375 °F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
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In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter; stir with a fork first, and then your hands until the mixture is well combined.
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Using your fingers and the bottom of a glass or dry measuring cup, press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 x 1.5-inch (deep-dish) pie pan. The crust should be about ¼-inch thick. (Tip: do the sides first.)
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Bake for 10 minutes, until just slightly browned. Let the crust cool on a wire rack.
For the filling
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Lower the oven temperature to 350°F.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, yogurt, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour the thick mixture into the warm graham cracker crust.
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Bake for 15 minutes, until the filling is almost set; it should wobble a bit. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly, about 3 hours.
For the topping
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until medium peaks form.
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Top the pie with the whipped cream.
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Decorate with the lime zest and lime slices.
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Store the pie in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Slice the pie into wedges, wiping your knife clean between slices, and serve cold.
TIP
You can make the crust a day ahead of time, but the filling should be added on the day of serving, otherwise the crust will get soggy.
a refreshing and delicious dessert that is sure to please !
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