Unbelievably delicious Lemon Meringue Pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. This pie is a classic treat made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, fresh lemon zest thickened with cornstarch, and topped with a toasted, fool-proof meringue. What could be better?
The Perfect Key Lime Pie
Recipe by Jamie Tryon
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
8-10
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
45
minutes
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Filling Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
½ cup fresh lime juice
2 tsp lime zest (reserve 1 tsp for garnish)
¼ cup sugar
- Crust Ingredients
1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers (about 12 crackers)
3 oz melted butter (6 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch of kosher salt
- For The Whipped Topping
½ cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Gather the ingredients to make the crust. Crush your graham crackers using a food processor, blender or by simply placing in a bag and crushing with a cup. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugars and melted butter. Mix well with a fork.
- Using your fingers to mold the crust, place your graham cracker mixture into a greased pie pan. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow crust to cool on a wire rack.
- Gather the ingredients to make the filling. Juice the limes and set aside.
- In a bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk the egg yolks for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Then add the ¼ cup sugar and sweetened condensed milk and beat together on high speed for 3 minutes. Add in your lime zest and juice and mix on low speed until combined.
- Pour your pie filling into the graham cracker crust and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until pie has just set. Remove from oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before placing in the refrigerator to chill.
- Using a bowl with an electric mixer, add the cold cream, sugar and vanilla and whip until almost stiff. **Turn your bowl upside down. If it doesn’t move, it’s ready. Spread evenly on top of the cooled pie. You may also place in a piping bag or a sandwich bag and cut the tip.
- Garnish with additional lime zest and enjoy!
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Notes
- For best results, allow the pie to chill for at least 3 hours or even overnight before serving.
By Jamie Tryon