My family loves Key lime pie; it's one of the only pies they'll happily purchase. They love the combination of sour and sweet, along with the tasty graham cracker crust. So when they challenged me to make a Key lime pie over winter break, I obliged.
They loved it. My dad particularly appreciated how sour the pie was. I made two more Key lime pies over break, and I think it's safe to say that I've perfected the recipe. I'm pretty sure they won't be buying Key lime pie again.
Key Lime Pie
- Prep Time:1 hr
- Cook Time:10 mins
- Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
- Servings:8
- Medium
- 6-8 regular limes about 1 cup lime juice
- 3 egg yolks
- 14 ounce condensed milk
- 7 tablespoon butter
- 1 bag honey graham crackers
Ingredients
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Step 1
Crush graham crackers and melt butter. Add to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix until combined.
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Step 2
Pour into pie tin. Press into sides to create crust.
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Step 3
Bake pie crust for 10 minutes at 350°F.
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Step 4
Zest 3 limes and add to large mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Add egg yolks to zest and whisk until light yellow.
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Step 6
Add condensed milk. Whisk until thick and combined.
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Step 7
Squeeze limes for about 1 cup of lime juice. Strain into mixture, and mix well.
#SpoonTip: Use less than 1 cup lime juice if you don't like sourness. -
Step 8
Pour into pie crust.
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Step 9
Bake pie for 10 minutes at 350°F.
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Step 10
Let pie chill for 6-8 hours.
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Step 11
Enjoy!