Key Lime Pie for 2
Key Lime Pie for 2 is the perfect recipe to share. With bold lime flavor, a sweet creamy richness, and buttery crust it is sure to be the perfect treat.
Servings: 2
Calories: 640kcal
Ingredients
- Filling
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- Crust
- 4 whole graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lime zest until the mixture has a light green tint.
- Whisk in the condensed milk until smooth and then whisk in the lime juice.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow it to thicken.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. and using a food processor add in the graham crackers and process until you have a fine crumb mixture.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, and continue to pulse until incorporated and the mixture clumps together.
- Place the crust mixture into a 6-inch pie plate and press in the bottom and sides in a flat even layer.
- Bake the crust only until it is lightly browned and fragrant, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and while still warm add the filling.
- Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until firm around the edges.
- Transfer the pie to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Place in the refrigerator to allow the pie to become chilled and set.
- Serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 1.8mg
