Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup fresh key lime juice
4 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon key lime zest
Fresh whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar
Mix until crumbs resemble wet sand
Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate
Bake crust 8-10 minutes until golden
Cool crust slightly
In a bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk with key lime juice and egg yolks
Pour filling into cooled crust
Chill for 1 hour
Top with whipped cream before serving
Notes
Use freshly juiced key limes for best flavor
Zest limes before juicing for aromatic depth
Let pie chill fully for firmest texture
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Classic American Cake Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg