Next Level Key Lime Pie Recipe

Next Level Key Lime Pie Recipe

How To Make Next Level Key Lime Pie

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Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Lime slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest until well combined. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.

  4. Bake the pie for 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

  5. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie.

  6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.

  7. Serve chilled, garnished with lime slices.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 481kcal
  • Total Fat : 29g
  • Saturated Fat : 17g
  • Cholesterol : 191mg
  • Sodium : 323mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 49g
  • Dietary Fiber : 1g
  • Sugar : 36g
  • Protein : 8g
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