Easy Key Lime Pie

  • Timer
    45 Mins
  • Ingredients
    8 Ingredients
Calories

481kcal

Sugar

36g

Fat

32g

Carbs

44g

Protein

6g

Ingredients

  • cup butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 1/4 cups finely crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 14 ounces can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Whipped cream

Preparation

  1. Crust: melt butter and stir in 1/4 cup sugar.
  2. Add crushed crackers and toss to mix well.
  3. Spread evenly into a 9-inch pie plate and press onto bottom and sides. Chill 1 hour or until firm. Can also bake in a 375 degree oven for 4-5 minutes and then cool before filling.In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks with a whisk or a fork. gradually whisk/stir in condensed milk.
  4. Add lime juice, water, and a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
  5. Mixture will thicken as you stir.Spoon filling into the crust.
  6. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes and cool for 1 hour, then chill for 3-4 hours. Top with whipped cream and serve.