Ingredients
– 1½ cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
– ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
– 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
– two 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
– 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
– ¾ cup fresh lime juice (from about 8 to 10 limes)
– 1 cup cold heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
– 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
– 8 to 10 thin lime slices for garnish
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the middle. This step gets your oven ready for a perfectly baked key lime pie.
2-Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter; mix well to form a solid base for your key lime pie with crispy crust.
3-Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan, forming a ¼-inch thick crust on the bottom and sides for even baking.
4-Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly browned, then cool on a wire rack to keep it crisp under the filling.
5-Lower oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to gently cook the next part.
6-In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, lime zest, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
7-Pour the filling into the warm crust and bake for 15 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
8-Let the pie cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for about 3 hours to fully set.
9-Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, add confectioners’ sugar, and beat until medium peaks form to create the whipped cream topping.
10-Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie, garnish with lime zest and slices, and serve cold for the best experience.
Last Step:
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🍋 Zest limes before juicing for maximum flavor impact in your filling
🥧 Blind bake the crust first to keep it perfectly crisp and prevent sogginess
⏰ Make the crust a day ahead if desired; add filling on serving day to avoid a soggy bottom
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of pie)
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 54
- Sodium: 183
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 76
