Description
Creamy, tangy key lime pie whisks desert lovers straight to Florida’s sunny shores with its zesty graham cracker crust and silky filling. Refreshing citrus notes and smooth texture promise a perfect slice of tropical paradise you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 150 milliliters (5.1 fluid ounces) lime juice
- Zest of 3 limes
Crust Ingredients:
- 95 grams (3.35 ounces) butter
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) digestive biscuits
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) Grape-Nuts cereal
Topping Ingredients:
- Creme fraiche
- Lime slices
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers and Grape-Nuts into fine crumbs, then drizzle melted butter and thoroughly combine until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer crumb mixture into a tart pan, firmly pressing across bottom and sides to create an even, compact crust. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk egg yolks with finely grated lime zest for approximately 2 minutes until smooth and slightly pale.
- Gradually incorporate sweetened condensed milk into egg mixture, continuing to whisk for 4 minutes until fully integrated and creamy.
- Swiftly fold fresh lime juice into the creamy mixture, ensuring rapid and thorough blending to prevent curdling.
- Carefully pour filling into pre-baked crust, spreading evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Return pie to oven, baking at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until filling is just set with a slight wobble in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow pie to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for minimum 3 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.
- Before serving, garnish with dollops of creme fraiche and delicate lime zest curls for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Ensure biscuits are finely crushed for a uniform, compact base that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use fresh lime juice for the most vibrant, tangy flavor instead of bottled juice which can taste flat and less aromatic.
- Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes if you prefer a softer, more custard-like pie texture that melts in your mouth.
- Make this dessert gluten-free by substituting graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for the crust.
- Prep Time: 8 mins
- Cook Time: 32 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg