CLAIRE SAFFITZ PERFECT KEY LIME PIE RECIPE | DESSERT PERSON

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Crush the graham crackers in a resealable bag or food processor until finely ground.

In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and salt; mix until well combined.

Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 8 to 12 minutes until firm and brown.

Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime zest, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, salt, and vanilla until smooth.

Pour the filling into the baked crust and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until set with a slight wobble in the center.

Let the pie cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then gradually whisk in the heavy cream until it forms medium peaks.

Spread the whipped cream topping over the chilled pie and return to the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Top with fresh lime zest, slice, and serve.

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