Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of this Deep Dish Key Lime Pie, a perfect dessert for any occasion. A buttery graham cracker crust holds a luscious key lime filling that is both creamy and refreshing. Top it with a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (240 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar, packed (17 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (85 grams)
For the Key Lime Filling
- 4 large egg yolks (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream (113 grams)
- 3 teaspoons key lime zest (finely grated)
- (2) 14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk (28 ounces in total)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/4 cups key lime juice (283 grams)
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 1 cup whipped cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- For the Crust – Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick baking spray. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugars, salt, and cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Press mixture into pan and bake for 12 minutes.
- For the Key Lime Filling – Whisk together eggs, sour cream, lime zest, sweetened condensed milk, ginger, and salt. Slowly add lime juice and flour. Pour over crust and bake for 30 minutes. Cool, refrigerate for 6 hours, then serve topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Dessert, Pie Recipe, Graham Cracker Crust
