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Homemade Key Lime Pie
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Homemade Key Lime Pie
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To make the Crust
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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Pour the crust mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and press firmly onto the bottom and sides of the pan to form a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes. Leave the oven on while you prepare the filling.
To make the Filling
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Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add the key lime juice and continue whisking until combined. Lastly, whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
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Pour the filling into the still-warm graham cracker crust and smooth out the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack to room temperature before covering and refrigerating for at least 4-6 hours. Serve with whipped cream on top. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Zest Mastery 🍋Always zest your key limes before juicing to capture maximum flavor intensity, using a microplane grater for the finest, most delicate zest.
- Crust Compression Technique 🥄When pressing graham cracker crust into the pie dish, use the bottom of a measuring cup to create an even, compact layer that will hold together perfectly when sliced.
- Egg Yolk Temperature Trick 🥚Bring egg yolks to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smoother, more homogeneous filling that will set more evenly during baking.
- Lime Juice Authenticity 🌿For the most authentic flavor, use fresh key lime juice rather than bottled - the difference in brightness and complexity is remarkable.
- Cooling Perfection 🧊Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature for 2-3 hours before refrigerating to prevent condensation and ensure the filling sets properly.
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