Use regular limes or key limes to make this surprisingly very easy pie! Enjoy all spring and summer!
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time4 hourshrs
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Key Lime Pie
Servings: 8servings
Ingredients
For the Crust:
9graham crackers
2Tablespoonsgranulated sugar
5Tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
4teaspoonslime zest
½cupstrained lime juice(from about 4 regular limes or 10-12 key limes)
4large egg yolks
1(14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
For the Topping:
½cupcold heavy whipping cream
4Tablespoonspowdered sugar
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Crust:
Lightly grease a 9-inch glass pie plate with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Using a food processor or blender, crush the graham crackers into fine pieces. You should have 1 cup of crumbs (add more if needed). Mix in the sugar and process quickly to combine. Slowly pour in the melted butter while continuing to process until the mixture resembles wet sand. Do not over mix.
Press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Use the bottom of a ½ cup measuring cup to help create the edges up the side. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Make the filling.
For the filling:
In a medium bowl, briskly whisk together the lime zest and egg yolks for 2 minutes. Beat in the condensed milk, then add the juice and continue to whisk together until smooth. Set aside to thicken at room temperature for 30 minutes. Leave the oven on at 325 degrees F.
Pour the lime filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the filling is set yet still a little wiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Lightly grease plastic wrap with nonstick spray and cover pie. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
For the Topping:
Once the pie is chilled, and up to 2 hours before serving, make the whipped topping. Using an electric mixer, whip the whipping cream for a few minutes until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla and whip for 10 more seconds. Whip in the powdered sugar and continue to whip until just-stiff peaks form. Spread the whipping cream over the top of the pie, or decorate with piping bags.
For best taste, consume within 24 hours. Store in fridge.