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.
Difficulty Level Easy
Servings 8 slices
Calories 500kcal
Cost $7.50
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 large bowl
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 electric hand mixer (optional)
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 graham cracker crust premade or homemade
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 8 eggs yolks only
- 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 500
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 197mg66%
Sodium 290mg13%
Potassium 506mg14%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 59g66%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 525IU11%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 319mg32%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
