BEST Key Lime Pie Recipe with Graham Cracker Crust!

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk + sugar

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while maintaining sweetness.

key lime juice

🥗Healthier: regular lime juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Regular lime juice is more accessible and less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Prepare the crust by mixing 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs with 1/3 cup of light brown sugar.

Add 1/2 cup of melted salted butter to the mixture and stir until combined.

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

Use a 9 inch tart tin or pie dish to press the crust mixture into the bottom and sides.

Bake the crust for 10 minutes until it starts to set.

In a bowl, whisk 4 egg yolks until slightly bubbly.

Add one can of sweetened condensed milk and whisk until combined.

Add 1/2 cup of key lime juice and mix until thickened.

Remove the crust from the oven and pour the filling into it.

Bake for an additional 15 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.

Let the pie cool completely.

For the topping, whisk 1 1/4 cups of double cream with 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.

Pipe the whipped cream onto the cooled pie and decorate with lime slices.

Cooking Techniques

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