Easy Key Lime Pie
Easy Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is delicious so easy to make with just a few key ingredients! Key limes are not necessary for this recipe but fresh limes are a must! If you want to omit the nuts in the crust, increase the graham cracker crumbs by 1/4 cup.
Servings:
8
yield(s)
Prep Time:
10
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Cook Time:
30
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Total Time:
40
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Ingredients
For the Crust
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1 1/2
cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4
cup finely chopped pecans
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3
tbsp granulated sugar
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1/4
tsp cinnamon
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6
tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Pie
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4
egg yolks
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1
tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
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1/3
cup lime juice (from about 2 limes)
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1
14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 F
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Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
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In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and cinnamon. Pour melted butter over top and stir to combine.
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Press crumb mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides of your prepared pan.
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Bake for 10 – 12 minutes until golden. Let stand on rack until filling is ready.
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In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lime zest and lime juice until well combined.
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Stir in condensed milk and mix to combine. Mixture will thicken slightly.
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Pour into baked crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until mixture is set but still jiggles slightly in the centre.
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Let cool on rack for one hour then put in the fridge to cool completely, about 3 hours. Serve topped with whipped cream.