Zesty Key Lime Pie

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This zesty key lime pie is refreshingly tart but with just enough sweetness to make this the perfect summer dessert! The creamy filling is in a graham cracker crust, topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream, and garnished with some fresh lime zest. 

Key Lime Pie freezes really well so you can make it ahead of time and pop it in the freezer until you want to serve it. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight or for a couple hours before serving. 

Ingredients Needed to Make Zesty Key Lime Pie: 

• Graham crackers
• sugar, white granulated sugar 
• butter, I use salted butter for everything 
• sweetened condensed milk 
• egg yolks
• key lime juice, I use Nellie and Joe’s lime juice 
• heavy whipping cream 
• vanilla extract 

Instructions for Making This Pie:

• Make the crust. Bake it and let it cool. 
• Make the filling. Pour the filling in the crust and bake. Let cool completely in the fridge. 
• Make the whipped cream. Spread evenly on pie and garnish with some fresh lime zest.

I like these ceramic pie pans. They’re the perfect size for my pie recipes. I have the red and the white ones. 

I hope you enjoy this refreshing pie! It’s perfect for spring and summer and anytime you’re craving something zesty. 

~Rachel Ballinger ☕️💕

“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”     ~Rachel 

Zesty Key Lime Pie

This zesty key lime pie is full of fresh citrusy flavor and topped with sweet whipped cream making it the perfect summer dessert.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Chill Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 1 9” Pie

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Graham Cracker Crust:

• 1 sleeve graham crackers
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp butter melted

Pie Filling:

• 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup key lime juice

Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp white sugar

Method

 

To Make the Crust:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a 9” pie pan.
2. Bake the crust for 7 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
3. Let cool while you mix up the pie filling.

To Make the Pie Filling:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a bowl, use a handheld mixer to beat together the condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth. Add the lime juice and mix well. Mixture will slightly thicken.
3. Pour the filling into the baked and cooled pie crust.
4. Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven.
5. Let cool at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

To Make the Whipped Cream:

1. When you’re ready to serve the pie, make the whipped cream. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until thickened.
2. Spread on top of chilled pie and garnish with fresh lime zest if desired.