Simple Key Lime Pie
8 servings15 min prep15 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Simple Key Lime Pie
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Key lime pie originated in the Florida Keys, likely developed in the late 19th century after canned sweetened condensed milk became available, since fresh dairy was hard to keep on the isolated islands. Its tart Key lime flavor became a signature Florida dessert by the 20th century.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (14 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup whipped cream, for topping
- Lime zest, for garnish
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- 3Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- 4Whisk together the condensed milk, lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
- 5Pour the filling into the crust.
- 6Bake for 14 to 15 minutes, until the filling is just set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 7Cool completely, then chill for at least 3 hours before topping with whipped cream and lime zest.
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