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Award Winning Recipe for Key Lime Pie: The Best Homemade Delight

Award Winning Recipe for Key Lime Pie
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This award-winning Key Lime Pie recipe is the perfect homemade dessert that combines tangy lime and sweet cream for an unforgettable treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
  6. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
  7. Bake for another 15 minutes, then let cool to room temperature.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
  9. For the topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  10. Spread the whipped cream over the pie before serving.

Notes

  • For a stronger lime flavor, use more lime zest.
  • This pie is best served chilled.

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