Servings<\/span>8<\/p>servings<\/span><\/div><\/span>Prep time<\/span>15<\/p>minutes<\/span><\/div><\/span>Cooking time<\/span>30<\/p>minutes<\/span><\/div><\/span>Calories<\/span>457<\/p>kcal<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Incredibly easy key lime recipe! The combination of sweet and tart from key lime filling and whipped cream is absolutely irresistible and will easily be a family favorite recipe.<\/p>
Ingredients<\/h3>- Graham Cracker Crust<\/strong><\/li>
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10 – 12 full sheet graham cracker<\/span><\/p><\/li>- <\/span>
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted<\/span><\/p><\/li>- <\/span>
1 tbsp brown sugar<\/span><\/p><\/li>- <\/span>
1\/4 tsp salt<\/span><\/p><\/li>- Filling<\/strong><\/li>
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3\/4 cup key lime juice<\/span><\/p><\/li>- <\/span>
14 oz sweetened condensed milk<\/span><\/p><\/li>- <\/span>
5 egg yolks<\/span><\/p><\/li>- Whipped Cream<\/strong><\/li>
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1 cup heavy whipping cream<\/span><\/p><\/li>- <\/span>
4 tbsp confectioner sugar<\/span><\/p><\/li>- <\/span>
1\/2 tsp vanilla extract<\/span><\/p><\/li>- <\/span>
(optional) 1 tbsp dried whole milk powder<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>Directions<\/h3>- Graham Cracker Crust<\/strong><\/li>
- In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until they become crumbs. Add sugar, melted butter and salt. Pulse until combined. Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish. Spread and press the graham crackers mixture into the bottom and side of the dish pan. Pre bake the crust at 350 F for 7 – 8 minutes. <\/li>
- Key Lime Filling<\/strong><\/li>
- Whisk together egg yolks, condensed milk and key lime juice in a bowl. Pour the mixture into the pre-bake crust. <\/li>
- Bake the pie for 20 – 25 minutes at 350 F or until it’s slightly jiggly in the middle. Let it cool at room temperature. If you are not ready to serve the pie, you can cover and put it in refrigerator for up to 3 days. <\/li>
- Homemade Whipped Cream<\/strong><\/li>
- Whip the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and optionally dried whole milk powder together at medium high speed until a medium peak forms, approximately 3 – 4 minutes.<\/li>
- Spread or pipe your whipped cream on top of the key lime pie. Sprinkle some key lime zest if desired. <\/li><\/ul><\/div>
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