Easy Key Lime Pie
Super easy to make, this key lime pie recipe is tangy, creamy, and feels like summer no matter what time of year you make it.
Ingredients
For the graham cracker crust:
- 2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the Filling:
- 3 egg yolks, large
- 1 14 ounce can condensed milk
- ⅓ cup half n half
- Zest of 1 lime
- ½ cup key lime or lime juice
- Whipped cream or zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 ° F.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles a mixture like wet sand. Press the crumbs into a 9" tart pan (see other options below) and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Cool.
- Meanwhile combine the egg yolks, condensed milk, half n half, zest, and lime juice and whisk until combined evenly. Pour the mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 8-10 mins, until heated through. Cool, and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish and decorate!
Notes
This can be made in mini 4" tart pans or into bars in a square 8x8 inch pan.
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 586kcal, Carbohydrates: 74g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 167mg, Sodium: 466mg, Potassium: 376mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 53g, Vitamin A: 849IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 262mg, Iron: 2mg
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