Key Lime Pie: Step By Step Guide by celebrity chef Eric Theiss | PowerXL

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 (175°C).

Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.

Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish to form the crust.

Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from the oven.

In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

Add key lime juice and lime zest to the mixture, whisking until fully combined.

Pour the filling into the baked crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake for an additional 15 minutes until set, then remove from the oven.

Cool the pie at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional lime zest if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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