Classic Key Lime Pie Recipe
This classic Key Lime Pie presents a perfect balance of sweet and tart with a creamy texture and a light golden color that comes from the key lime juice and egg yolks.
Servings 8 slices
Calories 300kcal
Cost $7.50
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 large bowl
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 electric mixer (optional)
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 graham cracker crust premade or homemade
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup key lime juice
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat the oven to 325℉.
Prepare The Crust
- If you're using a premade graham cracker crust no preparation is necessary..
- If you're making your own graham cracker crust, it should be at room temperature before adding the filling.
Prepare The Filling
- In large bowl use a wire whisk or electric mixer to beat the egg yolks until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Stir in the sweetened, condensed milk until well blended and smooth.
- Stir in the key lime juice only until blended. The mixture should start to thicken.
- Pour the mixture into the crust.
Bake
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set. The pie should still be a little jiggly in the center.
Cool
- Allow to sit on wire cooling rack at room temperature until the pie plate is cool to the touch.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Classic Key Lime Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 300
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 168mg7%
Potassium 242mg7%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 273IU5%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 162mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.