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Key Lime Delight

A Refreshing Tropical Dessert with a Tangy Twist

12servings
45 min
Easy
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Key Lime Delight

About this recipe

Indulge in this modern rendition of Key Lime Delight, a tangy and refreshing dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious lime filling. Perfect for summer parties or a light after-dinner treat, this dessert is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup key lime juice
  • 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and butter in a bowl. Press into a pie plate to form the crust, then bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

  3. 3

    Whisk together key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour the filling over the cool crust.

  5. 5

    Bake the pie for about 15 minutes until the edges are set. Let cool to room temperature.

  6. 6

    Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

  7. 7

    Spread whipped cream over the cooled lime filling.

  8. 8

    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Chef's tip

For a more pronounced lime flavor, increase the zest to 1.5 tablespoons.

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