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A slice of creamy cheesecake topped with whipped cream and a lime wedge, served on a plate with a coffee cup in the background.

Key Lime Pie

Chef Lexie Parks
Serve up a slice of the Key West with this delicious key lime pie, complete with a buttery crust and whipped topping.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

For the pie base

  • 6 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup egg yolk
  • 2 cups key lime juice
  • 1 tsp. lime zest optional

For the crust

  • 2 cups graham crackers crushed
  • ½ cup butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • To make the pie base, mix condensed milk and egg yolk in a mixer with a paddle attachment.
  • Slowly pour in the key lime juice and lime zest, if using.
  • Meanwhile, create the pie crust by incorporating the graham crackers with melted butter and pressing the crust into a 10-inch false bottom or springform pan.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  • Then, add the pie base mixture and bake for an additional 35 minutes, or until the custard is set.
  • Let cool completely before serving, and top with fresh whipped cream.
Keyword Key Lime, key lime pie, Pie