Description
Morton’s Key Lime Pie is a classic, tangy dessert featuring a creamy key lime filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Baked to perfection and chilled for a refreshing finish, this pie is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 Tbsp sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
Pie Filling
- 15 large egg yolks
- 2 (14-oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 6 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 5 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly against the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust. Set aside to maintain shape.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even baking.
- Mix the filling: Using an electric mixer, blend the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and 6 tablespoons of sugar together for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
- Fill the crust: Pour the prepared filling evenly into the reserved graham cracker crust, smoothing the top if needed.
- Bake the pie: Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is just set and slightly firm to the touch in the center.
- Chill the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and immediately refrigerate it for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight to allow the filling to fully set and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with sweetened whipped cream or cool whip for added creaminess and sweetness to complement the tart lime flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the most authentic and flavorful pie.
- Chilling overnight enhances the texture and taste of the pie.
- A springform pan is recommended to easily remove the pie without damaging the crust.
- For a lighter version, consider using reduced-fat sweetened condensed milk.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
