Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Key Lime Pie that can be made quickly and easily.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lime flavor, add more lime zest.
- Serve with whipped cream on top for added richness.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Key Lime Pie, Quick Key Lime Pie Recipe, Simple Dessert Recipe