Joanna Gaines’ Key Lime Pie
Joanna Gaines’ Key Lime Pie is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. With its creamy filling made from fresh key limes and a buttery graham cracker crust, this delightful pie is easy to whip up in under an hour. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a sweet end to any meal, each slice promises to impress friends and family. Indulge in this homemade treat that captures the essence of sunny days with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled topped with whipped cream or lime slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 89mg