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Condensed Milk Key Lime Pie

This condensed milk key lime pie is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, making it an easy yet impressive dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk Make sure it's the sweetened variety.
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice Can substitute with regular limes if key limes are unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest Use fresh zest for best flavor.
  • 2 large egg yolks
For the Crust
  • 1 piece graham cracker crust Homemade or store-bought can be used.
For Topping
  • to taste none whipped cream For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill your workspace in the fridge; this helps keep the pie filling fresh and prevents unwanted melting when mixing.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and the two egg yolks until smooth.
  3. Transfer the filling into the graham cracker crust, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
Setting and Serving
  1. Cover the pie with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results.
  2. Once set, serve the pie chilled, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

For substitutions, if fresh key limes aren't available, regular limes can be used, though they are slightly less tart. Be careful not to overmix the filling to avoid air bubbles.