Green Key Lime Pie (Printable)

Tangy key lime filling with a graham crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream—perfect for sunny days.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

04 - 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
05 - 4 large egg yolks
06 - 1/2 cup key lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon key lime zest
08 - Few drops green food coloring

→ Whipped Cream

09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

12 - Additional key lime zest
13 - Thin lime slices

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly moistened.
03 - Press mixture firmly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
04 - Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, lime zest, and green food coloring until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until center is set but still slightly wobbly.
07 - Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
08 - Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
09 - Spread or pipe whipped cream over chilled pie.
10 - Garnish with lime zest and lime slices. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This pie balances that mouth puckering lime tang with sweet condensed milk in the most perfect way possible
  • The green color feels festive and cheerful, making it ideal for birthdays and summer celebrations
02 -
  • Over baking causes the filling to crack and develop an unpleasant texture, so pull it out when it still jiggles slightly in the center
  • The pie needs the full chilling time to set properly. Cutting into it too soon will give you a soupy mess instead of neat slices
03 -
  • If you only have regular limes, add a pinch of lime oil or extra zest to boost the floral citrus notes that key limes naturally provide
  • For an extra creamy crust, brush the baked crust with a beaten egg white and return to the oven for two minutes before adding the filling

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