Description
Irresistible key lime pie brings zesty Caribbean sunshine to dessert tables with creamy lime custard and graham cracker crust. Tangy sweetness and cool refreshment promise delightful moments you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 397 grams (14 ounces) condensed milk
- 4 large limes (juice)
- 450 milliliters (2 cups) double cream
- 1 large lime (grated rind)
Crust Ingredients:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) digestive biscuits
- 65 grams (2.3 ounces) butter
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) demerara sugar
Instructions
- Transform digestive biscuits into fine, powdery crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Combine melted butter with sugar, thoroughly mixing into the biscuit crumbs to create a cohesive base mixture.
- Carefully press the crumb mixture into a 23cm tart tin, ensuring an even, compact layer across the bottom and sides.
- Refrigerate the prepared crust for 30 minutes to solidify and set the base.
- Whisk together fresh lime juice, vibrant lime zest, sweetened condensed milk, and 300ml of cream until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Gently pour the lime filling into the chilled crust, using a spatula to create an even, level surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for approximately 4-5 hours until the filling is completely set and firm.
- Whip the remaining 150ml of cream until soft, billowy peaks form.
- Just before serving, delicately garnish the pie with the whipped cream and sprinkle additional lime zest on top for a burst of citrusy flavor.
Notes
- Achieve ultra-fine biscuit crumbs by using a food processor for consistent texture and smoother base.
- Ensure butter is fully melted and evenly mixed to create a stable, compact crust that won’t crumble when slicing.
- Chill crust thoroughly to help it set firmly and prevent sogginess, allowing clean and precise pie cuts.
- Swap digestive biscuits with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or graham crackers for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg