Description
A refreshing dessert featuring a creamy key lime filling in a crumbly graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the filling by whisking together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add key lime juice and key lime zest, whisk until well combined.
- Fill the crust with the mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until the filling is set.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Using fresh key limes enhances the flavor. Be patient with the chilling time for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: key lime pie, dessert recipes, easy desserts, summer desserts