🥧 Key Lime Pie (Classic, Creamy & Bright)
Key lime pie is a simple, tangy dessert made famous in Florida Keys. It’s creamy, citrusy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart.
🛒 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 (or regular lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 egg yolks
Topping (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Lime slices or zest
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Make 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 (just until set).
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
🍋 Tips for Best Flavor
- Fresh lime juice makes a big difference.
- Don’t overbake — the center should jiggle slightly.
- Chill overnight for the best texture.
If you’d like, I can also share:
- A no-bake version
- A healthy/lightened-up version
- Or a lemon or coconut twist on this classic**.
