Key Lime Pie Recipe

Overview: Key lime pie is a classic American dessert made with Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a graham cracker crust. It is a tangy and creamy pie that originated in the Florida Keys, where Key limes are grown. This pie is a beloved treat, especially during the summer months.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup Key lime juice (about 20 Key limes)
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• Whipped cream for topping

Nutrition (per serving, based on 8 servings):

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fat: 12g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 35g

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
6. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, until the filling is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
9. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Kitchen Tools Required:

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Pie dish
• Measuring cups and spoons

Interesting Background: Key lime pie is named after the small Key limes that grow in the Florida Keys. These limes are more aromatic and tarter than regular limes, giving the pie its distinctive flavor. The pie is believed to have been created by early settlers in the Keys, who used the abundant limes and condensed milk, a staple in their limited pantry.