Key Lime Pie (The Best)

Key Lime Pie (The Best)

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  • Preparation 30 min
  • Cooking 45 min
  • Chilling 4 h
  • Servings 1
  • Makes 12 servings

Creamy, citrusy, and with a perfectly crisp graham cracker crust, key lime pie is one of Ricardo’s all-time favourite treats. We pushed our pie-making skills to the max (try 12 different versions!) to create the ultimate recipe.

Featured in RICARDO Magazine SPRING 2019 (p. 83)
  • Végétarien
  • Sans noix

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Ingredients

  • Crust

    • 1 1/4 cups (175 g) graham cracker crumbs
    • 1/3 cup (75 g) butter, melted
    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1/8 tsp salt

  • Lime Cream

    • 1 tsp cornstarch
    • 3/4 cup (180 ml) juice from key limes (about 25) or regular limes (6 to 8) (see note)
    • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
    • 1 tbsp lime zest, plus more for serving
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk

  • Whipped Cream

    • 1 cup (250 ml) 35% cream
    • 2 tbsp sugar

Preparation

  • Crust

  • Lime Cream

  • Whipped Cream

Note from Ricardo

Remove the zest from the key limes or regular limes before pressing them for juice.

Personal Note

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