Green Key Lime Pie (Printable)

Tangy-sweet lime filling paired with crisp graham crust and velvety whipped topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

04 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
05 - 4 large egg yolks
06 - 1/2 cup key lime juice
07 - 2 teaspoons key lime zest
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - Green food coloring (optional)

→ Topping

10 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Extra lime zest or thin lime slices for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
03 - Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
04 - Bake crust for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, lime zest, salt, and a few drops of green food coloring until smooth and evenly colored.
06 - Pour filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 7 minutes, until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
08 - Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully chilled and set.
09 - Before serving, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract to soft peaks.
10 - Spread or pipe whipped cream over the pie, then garnish with lime zest or slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The filling comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a can of sweetened condensed milk
  • That shock of green color makes everyone smile before they even take a bite
  • The crisp graham cracker crust against the silky filling is texture perfection
02 -
  • Do not overbake the filling or those humble egg yolks will scramble and ruin the silky texture
  • The pie needs the full four hours to set, slicing earlier will give you a messy puddle instead of clean wedges
  • Room temperature pie cuts cleaner than cold pie, let it sit 15 minutes before serving
03 -
  • Whip the cream by hand for better control, electric mixers can over whip before you realize it
  • Toast extra graham cracker crumbs with a pinch of cinnamon for the perfect garnish sprinkle

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