Classic Key Lime Pie 🥧🍋
This zesty and creamy key lime pie is a refreshing dessert with a buttery biscuit base and a tangy lime filling. A perfect balance of sweet and tart, it's a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Base:
🍪 Digestive Biscuits: 200g, crushed into fine crumbs
🧈 Unsalted Butter: 100g, melted
For the Filling:
🥛 Condensed Milk: 400g
🥚 Egg Yolks: 3
🍋 Lime Juice: 120ml (from 4–5 limes)
🍋 Lime Zest: 1 tbsp
For the Topping (Optional):
🥛 Double Cream: 150ml, whipped
🍋 Lime Slices or Zest: For garnish
Method
For the Base:
🔥 Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) or 160°C (gas mark 4).
🍪 Make the Biscuit Base:
Combine the crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter and mix well.
Press the mixture firmly into the base and sides of a 23cm pie tin to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.
For the Filling:
🥣 Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale. Gradually add the condensed milk, whisking until thickened. Stir in the lime juice and zest until fully combined.
🥧 Fill the Pie:
Pour the lime filling into the cooled biscuit base and smooth the top with a spatula.
🔥 Bake the Pie:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until the filling is set but with a slight wobble in the centre. Remove and let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
For the Topping:
🌿 Decorate:
Top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices or zest for a decorative touch.
Serving Information
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes | ⏳ Chill Time: 2 hours
🍴 Servings: 8 slices
🔥 Calories: ~320 per slice
Bright, tangy, and indulgently creamy, this key lime pie is perfect for summer gatherings or an uplifting dessert any time of year. Enjoy! 🌞🍴