Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of homemade key lime pie! This refreshing dessert features a creamy, tangy filling made from fresh key limes and sweetened condensed milk, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights, each slice promises a burst of sunshine and happiness. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll impress family and friends with your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 14 oz (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (about 20 key limes)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into the bottom and sides of the dish.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown; cool.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and key lime juice until smooth.
- Pour filling into cooled crust; bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 134mg