Dad's Classic Key Lime Pie

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 15 min | Servings: 8 | Skillset: Effortless

Recreate this beloved family recipe for key lime pie featuring a thick, golden graham cracker crust and a silky, tartly sweet custard filling that sets to perfection.

• Ingredients

  • 150g (1.5 cups) Graham cracker crumbs

  • 65g (1/3 cup) Granulated sugar

  • 75g (5 tbsp) Unsalted butter, melted

  • 4 Large egg yolks

  • 400g (14 oz / 1 can) Sweetened condensed milk

  • 120ml (1/2 cup) Key lime juice

  • 6g (1 tbsp) Key lime zest

• Instructions

  1. Mix 150g (1.5 cups) crumbs, 65g (1/3 cup) sugar, and 75g (5 tbsp) melted butter in a bowl until combined.

  2. Press mixture firmly into bottom and sides of a 23cm (9-inch) pie dish.

  3. Bake crust at 175°C (350°F) for 10 minutes until golden; cool completely.

  4. Whisk 4 egg yolks and 6g (1 tbsp) lime zest together for 2 minutes until pale.

  5. Beat in 400g (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk until thickened and smooth.

  6. Whisk in 120ml (1/2 cup) lime juice slowly until completely incorporated.

  7. Pour creamy filling into cooled crust; smooth top gently with a spatula.

  8. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 15 minutes until center sets with a slight wobble.

  9. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.