Green Key Lime Pie (Printable)
Vibrant green key lime dessert with creamy filling and light whipped topping, ideal for warm weather occasions.
# 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 oz) 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
03 - Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, lime zest, and green food coloring until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, just until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
07 - Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
08 - Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together with a mixer until soft peaks form.
09 - Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
10 - Garnish with lime zest and lime slices as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The balance of tart and sweet hits differently when youve been sweating in the sun all afternoon
- That vibrant green color makes people excited before they even take a bite
02 -
- Overbaking causes cracks in the surface, so pull it out while the center still has a slight wobble
- The pie needs the full chilling time or the filling will be too soft to cut cleanly
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly in the filling
- A pinch of salt in the crust makes the sweetness sing