🥧 Key Lime Pie (Authentic, Creamy & Tangy)
Key Lime Pie is the signature dessert of the Florida Keys — known for its smooth, custardy texture and bright citrus flavor.
🍋 Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
Filling
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice (about 15–20 key limes or 3–4 regular limes)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 large egg yolks
Topping (Optional)
- Fresh whipped cream
- Thin lime slices or zest
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare filling: Whisk egg yolks until slightly thickened. Add condensed milk, lime juice, and zest. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into crust and bake 12–15 minutes (center should jiggle slightly).
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight is best).
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- Fresh lime juice makes a noticeable difference.
- Don’t overbake — it continues setting while cooling.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the filling.
- Chill thoroughly for clean slices.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A no-bake version
- A mini key lime pie cups recipe
- Or a coconut key lime twist 🥥🍋
