I absolutely love citrus desserts. This delicious Key Lime Pie is super simple to make and a staple recipe in my home.

Key Lime Pie

Vanessa Vermaak

Super simple and delicious citrus dessert

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Resting/Cooling time 2

Total Time 2 35

Course Dessert

Servings

Preheat your oven to 180°C
Crush your biscuits by either placing them in a plastic bag and smashing them with a rolling pin, pulsing them in a food processor, or crushing them in a pestle and mortar
In the microwave oven or in a small saucepan on the stove, melt the butter
Mix the melted butter with the biscuit crumbs until well combined
Place the mixture into a 25cm pie dish. I use a non-stick one with a removable bottom, but this is not necessary. Push the crumbs up the sides and over the bottom with a spoon or silicone spatula to create a compacted crust
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and cool. Do not switch off the oven or remove the crust from the pie dish as it will be further baked with the filling

While the crust is cooling you can prepare the filling
Begin by zesting 3 limes and juicing enough limes to produce 1 Cup of juice
In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, eggs, lime juice and lime zest until completely smooth and combined
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth out the top
Bake for 10 minutes or until set. A very slight jiggle at this point is normal so take care not to over bake the pie
Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set further
Decorate with fruit or fresh whipped cream

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Keyword Baking, Dessert, Key lime pie

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