Key lime pie
An American lime pie with a crisp cookie crust, creamy filling and whipped cream topping.
This version of the pie associated with the Florida Keys combines lime, condensed milk and egg yolks in a cookie crust. The quantities make about 10 servings; hands-on preparation is estimated at 30 minutes, in addition to baking and chilling.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
Condensed milk
Ingredients without verified allergen data 7
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Graham crackers, Unsalted butter, Egg yolks, Lime juice, Lime zest, Whipping cream, Icing sugar.
Method
- 01
Make the crust
Preheat the oven to 175 °C. Mix the crushed crackers with the melted butter. Press the mixture over the base and sides of a 22–23 cm pie pan to form a compact crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove it.
Temperature: 175 °C / 347 °FReady to continue when: The crust is compact and just beginning to turn lightly golden.
10 min - 02
Mix the filling
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the condensed milk until smooth. Add the lime juice and zest, mixing just enough to distribute them.
Ready to continue when: The filling is smooth and even, with no visible streaks of yolk.
- 03
Bake the pie
Pour the filling over the baked crust and smooth the surface. Bake at 175 °C for 15–18 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove the pie and let it cool completely.
Temperature: 175 °C / 347 °FReady to continue when: The filling is set and not browned; the pie cools completely before chilling.
18 min - 04
Chill
Once the pie has cooled completely, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours so the filling can firm up.
Ready to continue when: The pie is chilled and the filling holds its shape when sliced.
240 min - 05
Whip the cream and serve
Whip the well-chilled cream with the powdered sugar until it forms firm peaks. Spread or pipe it over the pie just before serving.
Ready to continue when: The cream forms firm peaks and holds its shape on the pie.
Ingredients
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