How to Make Key Lime Pie
Who knew those tiny little limes could make a pie with so much flavor? Your friends will love this easy to make, tart treat.
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Why not whip up one of these tasty treats for the pie lover in your life?
You Will Need
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 2 eggs
- 2 14-ounce cans condensed milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- A 9-inch pie pan
- A cooling rack
Steps
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Step 1
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Then, in the mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter.
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Step 2
Press mixture
Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 20 minutes, until it's lightly browned.
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Step 3
Remove from oven
Remove the crust from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack until the crust reaches room temperature. Lower the oven to 325 degrees.
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Step 4
Combine ingredients
Combine the lime juice, eggs, and condensed milk in another mixing bowl and gently whisk until it's well blended.
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Whisk until a soft peak forms.
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Step 5
Pour mixture
Pour the mixture into the cooled pie shell and place the pie in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
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Step 6
Put in fridge
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool. Put the pie in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
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Step 7
Combine
Combine the sour cream and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Once the pie is chilled, use a spatula to spread the sour cream mixture on top of the pie.
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Step 8
Sprinkle zest
Sprinkle the lime zest on top of the pie and serve.
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Limes are harvested when they are dark green in color, before they are fully ripe.
