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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

Delight in the tangy sweetness of Key Lime Pie, a classic dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • handheld mixer
  • large bowl
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Pie

  • 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 whole egg yolks
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. finely grated Key lime zest
  • ⅔ cup fresh Key lime juice
  • 1 homemade or store-bought unbaked graham cracker crust See recipe for crust

Topping & Assembly

  • 2 cups cold heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. finely grated lime zest
  • Lime slices for serving

Instructions
 

Pie

  • Place a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat milk, egg yolks, and sour cream until smooth. Add lime zest and juice and beat until just combined.
  • Pour lime mixture into graham cracker crust. Bake pie until crust is darkened and fragrant and filling slightly puffs and center is still a little jiggly, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool 30 minutes, then refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

Topping & Assembly

  • In a large bowl, using handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Top pie with whipped cream, lime zest, and lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg
Keyword citrus, cream, dessert, Key Lime Pie, pie, summer
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