Description
Key Lime Pie is a zesty and creamy dessert that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant flavors and delightful textures. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable treat that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy dinner. With its buttery graham cracker crust and luscious key lime filling, this pie is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh key lime juice (about 20 key limes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until well combined. Press into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks until frothy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and lime juice, mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold in the sour cream until combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg