Key Lime Pie
Indulge in the refreshing taste of a classic Key Lime Pie! This delightful dessert boasts a tangy lime filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream. for warm weather gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to savor a slice of tropical goodness!
Ingredients for the crust :
Ingredients for the Filling:
Ingredients for the Toppings:
Recipe :
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1 ½ cups crushed graham cracker crumbs (from 12 graham crackers)
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â…“ packed light brown sugar
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5 tbsp melted butter
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Two 14-oz cans of sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp grated lime zest
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¾ cup lime juice
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Whipped cream
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Thinly sliced lime
For the crust:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
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In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and graham crackers with you hands
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Once fully combined, use your fingers or a flat object to press the crumbs into your pie pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes until it is slightly browned. (If making mini key lime pies, bake for 5 minutes)
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Once done, let the crust cool.
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For the filling: ​
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Lower the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F
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In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and yogurt.
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Pour the mixture onto the cracker crust and bake for fifteen minutes (if making mini key lime pies, bake for seven minutes), or until the mixture is slightly set.
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Cool at room temperature for thirty minutes, then place in the fridge for 3 hours to chill.
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For the topping:
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Use whipped cream and thinly sliced lime pieces to decorate.