Tangy Key Lime Pie
Make Tangy Key Lime Pie, an American dessert recipe with graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, melted. It has about 25 min, about 400 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Tangy Key Lime Pie is an American dessert recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 8 servings, has about 400 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonTangy Key Lime Pie ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 egg yolks (large)
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup Key lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
How to make Tangy Key Lime Pie
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- For the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks until light in color.
- Gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Stir in the Key lime juice and lime zest until completely combined. The mixture will thicken slightly.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly wobbly. Do not overbake.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until thoroughly chilled and set.
- Optional Garnish: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Serve slices of pie with a dollop of whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of lime zest.
Tangy Key Lime Pie FAQ
How do I make Tangy Key Lime Pie?
Make Tangy Key Lime Pie by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Tangy Key Lime Pie?
The main ingredients include graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, melted, egg yolks (large), sweetened condensed milk. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Tangy Key Lime Pie take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Tangy Key Lime Pie?
Recipe Genius estimates about 400 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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