My family loves Key lime pie; it's one of the only pies they'll happily purchase. They love the combination of sour and sweet, along with the tasty graham cracker crust. So when they challenged me to make a Key lime pie over winter break, I obliged. 

They loved it. My dad particularly appreciated how sour the pie was. I made two more Key lime pies over break, and I think it's safe to say that I've perfected the recipe. I'm pretty sure they won't be buying Key lime pie again.

Key Lime Pie

  • Prep Time:1 hr
  • Cook Time:10 mins
  • Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings:8
  • Medium

    Ingredients

  • 6-8 regular limes about 1 cup lime juice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 14 ounce condensed milk
  • 7 tablespoon butter
  • 1 bag honey graham crackers
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  • Step 1

    Crush graham crackers and melt butter. Add to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix until combined.

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  • Step 2

    Pour into pie tin. Press into sides to create crust.

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  • Step 3

    Bake pie crust for 10 minutes at 350°F.

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  • Step 4

    Zest 3 limes and add to large mixing bowl.

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  • Step 5

    Add egg yolks to zest and whisk until light yellow.

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  • Step 6

    Add condensed milk. Whisk until thick and combined.

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  • Step 7

    Squeeze limes for about 1 cup of lime juice. Strain into mixture, and mix well.

    #SpoonTip: Use less than 1 cup lime juice if you don't like sourness.

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  • Step 8

    Pour into pie crust.

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  • Step 9

    Bake pie for 10 minutes at 350°F.

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  • Step 10

    Let pie chill for 6-8 hours.

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  • Step 11

    Enjoy!

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