Description
Sweet, tangy key lime pie delights with creamy richness from Florida’s signature dessert. Zesty lime filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust promises a refreshing escape to tropical flavors you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 150 milliliters lime juice
- Zest of 4 limes
Crust Ingredients:
- 250 grams digestive biscuits
- 100 grams unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- 450 milliliters (300 + 150) double cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Lime zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend thoroughly with melted butter until cohesive, then firmly compact mixture into pie dish, creating an even layer across bottom and sides.
- Refrigerate crust for 20 minutes to stabilize its structure, ensuring a crisp foundation.
- Preheat oven to 150°C and bake crust for 10 minutes, allowing it to develop a golden, slightly hardened texture.
- Remove crust and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Separate egg yolks and combine with sweetened condensed milk, incorporating fresh key lime zest and juice.
- Gently fold whipping cream into mixture, creating a smooth, velvety filling with vibrant citrus notes.
- Pour filling into cooled crust, spreading evenly to prevent air pockets.
- Bake at 150°C for 15 minutes, watching for slight setting and minimal movement when gently shaken.
- Transfer pie to refrigerator and chill for 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing filling to set completely.
- Before serving, whip fresh cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Carefully spread whipped cream across pie’s surface, creating elegant swirls.
- Garnish with delicate key lime zest sprinkled on top for a fresh, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Ensure biscuits are finely crushed for a smooth, compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Grate lime zest carefully to avoid bitter white pith, which can make the pie taste harsh.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional biscuits with almond or coconut flour-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 491
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 170mg