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Key Lime Pie

This is the traditional key lime pie recipe. Its flavor perfectly balances the limes' citrus and the condensed milk's sweetness. The egg yolks' mixture gives rise to a creamy key lime pie filling whose silky consistency contrasts with the crunch of the buttery Graham cracker crust.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Cooling down2 hours
Total Time2 hours 43 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make key lime pie, how to make lime pie, key lime pie, key lime pie recipe, lime pie, lime pie recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 223kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Graham crackers ground (fine crumbs)
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2/3 cup lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • In a bowl, put the cracker crumbs and add the melted butter. Mix well.
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  • Pour the cracker and butter mixture into a springform pan (or pie dish), distribute evenly, and press with your fist or a small glass to compact the bottom and walls.
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  • Bake on a tray for eight minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
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  • Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
  • Beat the egg yolks and lime zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 5 minutes at medium speed.
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  • Add the condensed milk and continue beating for about 2 more minutes.
  • Add the lime juice and beat for 5 more minutes until a creamy texture mixture is formed.
  • Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 20 minutes.
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  • Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
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  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving. To speed up the process, you can freeze it for half an hour and then put it in the fridge for another half an hour.
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  • Unmold and serve cold.
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Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg