Description
This creamy, tart Martha Stewart Key Lime Pie features a buttery graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh zest, ready in 3 hours. Perfect for summer gatherings, it offers an effortless balance of sweet and citrus flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 11 whole crackers)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice (or bottled Key lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon grated Key lime zest
- For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Bake the Crust: Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 12 minutes until lightly browned, then remove and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Filling: Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). In a large bowl, gently whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, Key lime juice, and lime zest until fully blended and smooth.
- Bake the Pie: Pour the filling into the cooled crust and return it to the oven. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the center is set but still jiggles slightly when the pan is nudged.
- Chill the Pie: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate it for at least 3 hours until it is thoroughly cold and firm.
- Top and Serve: Just before serving, whisk the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon the whipped cream over the pie and garnish with extra zest.
Notes
- Use fresh Key limes for the best flavor.
- Chill the pie overnight for better texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 8
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Martha Stewart Key Lime Pie, Key Lime Pie, Dessert Recipe