Key Lime Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Key Lime Pie

• 300 g oat biscuits
• 150 g butter, melted
• 1 x 397 g can of condensed milk
• 3 medium egg yolks
• 4 limes, zested and juiced (you can also use lemons)
• 300 ml heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• Extra lime zest for garnish (lemon zest is a suitable substitute)

Instructions for Making Key Lime Pie

• Begin by crushing the oat biscuits using a food processor. Alternatively, place them in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until finely ground.

• Combine the crushed biscuits with the melted butter, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 22 cm springform pan.

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the crust for 10 minutes. Once done, set it aside to cool.

• In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with a hand mixer until smooth.

• Gradually add the condensed milk, beating for 3 minutes. Stir in the lime zest and juice, and mix thoroughly for another 3 minutes.

• Pour the lime filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan and bake for an additional 20 minutes. After baking, chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

• When ready to serve, carefully remove the pie from the pan and place it on a serving plate.

• For the topping, whip the cream with the powdered sugar until it forms soft peaks. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the pie.

• Garnish with extra lime zest before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade Key Lime Pie!