Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade key lime pie, featuring a creamy, tangy filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. This dessert is not just a treat; it’s an experience that brightens any occasion. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, this pie will become a summer favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg