½ cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
5 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon lime zest (optional, for extra flavor)
Whipped cream (for topping)
Lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring it is evenly spread across the bottom and sides.
Bake the crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the pie: Pour the lime mixture into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles.
Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
Serve: Once chilled, top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices.
Enjoy: Slice and enjoy the best key lime pie you’ve ever had!
