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Tiffany Rossell’s Spring Favorite: Classic Key Lime Pie
Spring is the perfect season for something light, bright, and a little sweet. This classic Key Lime Pie recipe is fresh, colorful, and perfect for sharing with neighbors and friends.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 (14‑ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh preferred)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Additional lime zest or thin lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press evenly into a 9‑inch pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, about 10–12 minutes. Cool completely. - Make the filling:
Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth. Pour into the cooled crust. - Bake and chill:
Bake at 325°F for 15–17 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. - Add the topping:
Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie and garnish with lime zest or slices.