5-Ingredient Key Lime Pie Recipe
Prep Time:
4 hours, 35 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
10 Servings
Ingredients
  • 12 sheets graham crackers (about 2 cups of crumbs)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 23 key limes (or ⅔ cup key lime juice)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (14-ounce) can condensed milk
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. In a food processor, blend the graham crackers and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt to fine crumbs.
  3. Add the melted butter and process lightly to combine.
  4. Press the crumbs into and up the side of a 9-inch pie plate and use a small measuring cup to pack in the crumbs.
  5. Bake on a lower rack for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden along the edges. Set aside.
  6. If using key limes, zest 4-5 for 2 teaspoons of zest.
  7. Halve and squeeze the limes to achieve ⅔ cup of juice.
  8. Separate two eggs, reserving the whites for another use.
  9. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the egg yolks, 1 whole egg, condensed milk, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt.
  10. Whisk in the key lime juice and zest.
  11. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie crust and bake it on a lower rack for 20-25 minutes or until the center is set or with a very slight jiggle.
  12. Cool the pie on a wire rack, then chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  13. Garnish with whipped cream, zest, and sliced limes if desired, and serve.