Florida Key Lime Pie Recipe

Florida Key lime pie with graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and lime slices in a white pie plate.

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Florida Key lime pie is a classic citrus dessert with a smooth, tangy filling and buttery graham cracker crust. Made with fresh lime juice and condensed milk, it’s simple to prepare with minimal hands-on time.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Chill Time2

Total Time2 40

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Lynne Webb

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from 10 to 12 crackers)
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter
5 egg yolks see notes
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 lb of limes)

For serving:

Whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
Lime zest optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the graham crackers in a zip-top bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.
Transfer the crumbs to a bowl, add the sugar and melted butter, and mix until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate (use the bottom of a measuring cup for an even layer).
Bake the crust until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F, and let the crust cool for 10 to 12 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice until smooth and slightly thickened.
Pour the filling into the partially cooled crust and bake until the center is set but still slightly jiggly, 12 to 14 minutes.
Cool the pie on a wire rack for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 90 minutes to fully set.
Slice and serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest, if desired.

Notes

Measure your egg yolks -
We call for 5 egg yolks because those from typical large supermarket eggs can run small. A standard yolk measures about 1 tablespoon - if yours do, you can reduce the quantity to four without affecting the texture.

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