Imagine a tangy, creamy, and utterly delightful dessert that transports your taste buds straight to a sunny beach. Our Tropical Breeze Key Lime Pie, with its zesty lime flavor and buttery graham cracker crust, is a perfect treat for those who love a balance of sweet and tart. It's like a little slice of paradise on your plate!
Preparation and Cooking Times
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Number of Servings and Serving size
- Servings: 8
- Serving Size: One slice (1/8 of the pie)
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 150g (5.3 oz) graham crackers, crushed
- 75g (2.6 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 400g (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 120ml (4 fl oz) key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
For the Topping
- 240ml (8 fl oz) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Method of Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 7 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, egg yolks, and key lime juice. Pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake the pie for 8 minutes, until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool the pie completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over the pie.
Culinary Success Tips
- Ensure that the graham cracker crust is firmly pressed into the dish to prevent crumbling.
- For a more pronounced lime flavor, add the zest of one key lime to the filling.
- Let the pie chill thoroughly; it helps in setting the pie perfectly.
FAQs
- Can I use regular lime juice instead of key lime juice? Yes, though the flavor will be slightly different. Key limes are more aromatic and less bitter.
- How long can I store the pie? It can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Can I freeze Key Lime Pie? Yes, wrap it well and freeze for up to a month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.