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The Best Southern Key Lime Pie Recipe

The Best Key Lime Pie Recipe

JC Phelps
You don't have to be in Key West to have the Best Key Lime Pie! Try this recipe + enjoy it year-round at home!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Store-Bought Graham Cracker Crust 9 in
  • 14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 5 egg yolks
  • ⅓ c. Key Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Lime Zest
  • Limes for garnish
  • Whipped Cream for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Separate egg yolks from whites; beat yolks until smooth.
  • Combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well.
  • Pour mixture into graham cracker crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes; afterwards, place in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Top with whipped cream and sliced limes, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 1mg
Keyword key lime pie
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