Classic Key Lime Pie 🍋🥧
This Classic Key Lime Pie is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing dessert with a buttery biscuit base and a zesty lime filling. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it's the perfect balance of sweet and tart—ideal for a light, summery treat!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Biscuit Base:
🍪 Digestive Biscuits – 250g, crushed
🧈 Unsalted Butter – 100g, melted
For the Lime Filling:
🥚 Egg Yolks – 4
🍋 Condensed Milk – 400g tin
🍋 Fresh Lime Juice – 120ml (about 4-5 limes)
🍋 Lime Zest – 1 tsp
For the Topping:
🥛 Double Cream – 250ml, whipped
🍚 Icing Sugar – 1 tbsp
🍋 Lime Zest & Slices – For garnish
👨🍳 Method
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare the Tin:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan 160°C) / Gas Mark 4.
Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) pie tin.
2️⃣ Make the Biscuit Base:
Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter until combined.
Press firmly into the base and sides of the tin.
Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
3️⃣ Make the Lime Filling:
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until slightly thickened.
Stir in the condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the cooled biscuit base.
4️⃣ Bake the Pie:
Bake for 15 minutes until just set.
Let it cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
5️⃣ Whip the Cream & Decorate:
Whip the double cream with icing sugar until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe over the chilled pie.
Garnish with lime zest and slices.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Slice and serve chilled for a refreshing dessert!
⏳ Serving Information
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cooking Time: 25 minutes
❄️ Chilling Time: 3 hours
🍴 Servings: 8 slices
🌟 Calories: ~350 per slice
This light, creamy, and zesty Key Lime Pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy—a must-try for citrus lovers! 🍋🥧💛