Description
Indulge in the zesty and creamy delight of Baked Key Lime Pie Pudding, a refreshing twist on the classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
Pudding Base:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Serving:
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed graham crackers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the filling: Whisk sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, and zest until smooth.
- Make the pudding base: Cook whole milk, sugar, salt, and cornstarch until thickened. Slowly whisk in the key lime mixture.
- Bake: Pour into ramekins, create a water bath, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Chill and serve: Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream and graham crackers before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper lime flavor, increase zest to 2 tablespoons.
- Pudding can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
