Best Key Lime Pie Ever

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Best Key Lime Pie Ever

Creamy • Tangy • Perfectly Set

Description

This truly is the best Key Lime Pie ever—silky smooth, bright with citrus, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. Whipping the batter thoroughly creates a luxuriously creamy texture, and chilling overnight ensures clean, beautiful slices. It’s the kind of pie that wins over the whole family and gets requested again and again.

Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

Crust

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup key lime juice (fresh preferred, bottled is fine)
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest

Optional Topping

  • Whipped cream
  • Lime slices or zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Make the crust
    Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
    Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the filling
    In a bowl, whip egg yolks on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes until pale and thick.
  4. Add condensed milk
    Slowly pour in condensed milk while whipping. Beat another 3–4 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Add lime
    Gently mix in lime juice and zest until fully incorporated.
  6. Bake
    Pour filling into crust and bake for 15–18 minutes, until just set (center should slightly jiggle).
  7. Chill
    Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Serve
    Top with whipped cream and garnish if desired.

Chef’s Notes

  • Whipping the yolks and condensed milk well is the secret to the creamy texture.
  • The pie sets more as it chills—don’t overbake.
  • Overnight chilling gives the cleanest slices and best flavor.

Tips for Perfect Results

  • Use room-temperature eggs for better volume.
  • Fresh key lime juice gives the brightest flavor, but bottled works well too.
  • For extra clean slices, wipe the knife between cuts.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve chilled, straight from the fridge
  • Pair with fresh berries
  • Add toasted coconut for a twist

Nutritional Information (Approx. per slice)

  • Calories: ~330–360 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: ~38 g
  • Fat: ~18 g
  • Protein: ~6 g

Why You’ll Love This Pie

  • 🥧 Perfect texture – creamy, not runny
  • 🍋 Bright citrus flavor – balanced and refreshing
  • ❄️ Make-ahead friendly – ideal for gatherings
  • ⭐ Crowd favorite – loved by kids and adults alike

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