Name: Classic Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 3 egg yolks; 0.5 cup fresh key lime juice; 1 tbsp key lime zest; 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk; whipped cream

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Classic Key Lime Pie

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Ingredients

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Classic Key Lime Pie

For the Crust

6 tablespoons unsalted buttermelted

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 pinch salt

For the Filling

Instructions

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Prepare the crust:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9″ pie plate generously with cooking spray and set aside.

Melt the butter in a medium bowl in the microwave. Add the graham crumbs, sugar, and pinch of salt and stir until the crumbs are coated with the butter.

6 tablespoons unsalted butter,2 tablespoons granulated sugar,pinch of salt,1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

Pour the crumbs into the prepared pie plate and distribute evenly over the bottom. Press the crumbs evenly over the bottom working from the center toward the edges and up the sides. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool on a wire rack.

Prepare the filling:

Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees.

Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl and beat until combined. Add the key lime juice, zest, and condensed milk, and whisk until incorporated.

Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 13-15 minutes or until the filling is set. Remove from heat and cool completely on a wire rack. Once the pie has cooled, chill in the refrigerator.

Dollop or pipe the cream around the edges and in the center before serving, and garnish with key lime slices and zest if desired. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Fresh Key Lime Juice is Essential 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed key lime juice instead of bottled—the bright, authentic flavor is irreplaceable and makes the difference between a good pie and an exceptional one.
Toast Your Graham Cracker Crust 🔥
Bake the buttered crust at 350°F for 8-10 minutes before adding filling to eliminate moisture and create a crispy, structurally sound base that won't become soggy.
Don't Overbake the Filling ⏱️
Bake only until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center (about 15 minutes)—overcooking causes cracks and a dense, grainy texture instead of a silky, custard-like consistency.
Zest Before Juicing 🎯
Zest your key limes before cutting and juicing them, as it's much easier to zest whole fruit and you'll capture maximum aromatic oils for superior flavor complexity.
Chill Thoroughly Before Serving 🧊
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to allow flavors to meld and achieve the proper firm-but-creamy texture that defines authentic key lime pie.