Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie pan
- 1 Mixing bowls
- 1 Whisk or electric mixer
- 1 Citrus juicer
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Rubber spatula
- 1 Oven
- 1 Refrigerator
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup Key lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Graham Cracker CrustPreheat the oven at 350 ° F (175 ° C).In a bowl, mix the pieces of gray cracker and sugar.Add molten butter and mix until the texture is found by wet sand.Press the mixture into a 9 -inch pie pan, cover the bottom and sides evenly.Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool slightly while preparing to fill.
- Key Lime FillingIn a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolk until it becomes slightly thick.Add sweet condensed milk, sour cream and key lemon juice.If using, add lime gestures, and mix until smooth.Add the mixture to the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake and ColdBake a pie at 350 ° F (175 ° C) for about 15 minutes, or until the center is set, but still slightly jiggle.Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, preferably for the best results.
- Prepare Whipped Cream Topping (optional)Hit the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extracts as soft peaks.Top the cool pie with a whipped cream just before serving.Garnish with lime slices or zest
Notes
Use fresh key lime: They are more delicious than Persian lemon, although bottled key lime juice can work in a pinch. Shill completely: Allow the fridge to fill up enough time so that the food can be kept up properly. Do not leave sour cream: It enhances the cream and gives a complete taste. Just decorate: Add elegance without beating lime gestures or slicing pie. Make further: This pie tastes even better the next day, making it very good for advance planning.