Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Add melted butter and stir until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks until slightly thickened.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in key lime juice and zest until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the center is just set.
- Cool the pie to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can use regular lime juice if key limes are unavailable.
- Fold in whipped cream for a lighter texture if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to one month; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Topping with whipped cream or lime slices is optional but recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
