Our Favorite Key Lime Pie
Our Favorite Key Lime Pie is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place rack in the center of oven and preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace rack in the center of oven and preheat to 350°F.
Pulse graham crackers, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
With the motor running, drizzle in melted butter and process until well-combined.
Transfer mixture to pie pan and press into bottom and up sides with a flat-bottomed measuring cup.
Bake crust until golden brown and set, 8–10 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
Whisk condensed milk and yolks together in a large bowl.
Add key lime and lemon juice and whisk until well-combined (mixture will thicken slightly).
Pour filling into crust and bake until center is just set, about 15 minutes.
Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool completely (filling will set as it cools), about 1 hour.
Transfer to refrigerator and chill until cold, at least 1 hour.
When ready to serve, whip cream with a whisk or electric mixer to very soft peaks.
Sprinkle sugar over cream and continue whipping until it holds stiff peaks.
Dollop cream in center of pie (leaving at least a 1" border of visible pie filling) and serve.
Pie (without topping) can be made, loosely covered, and chilled for up to 2 days.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.