Key Lime Pie Whipped Cream (Printable)
Tangy lime filling in crisp graham crust, topped with billowy fresh whipped cream. Chilled and refreshing.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Key Lime Filling
04 - 4 large egg yolks
05 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
06 - 2 teaspoons lime zest, preferably from Key limes
07 - 1/2 cup Key lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
→ Whipped Cream Topping
08 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
09 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened and crumbly.
03 - Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, creating an even layer.
04 - Bake the crust for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
05 - Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl until slightly thickened. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
06 - Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
07 - Bake for 12 minutes, until just set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
09 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully chilled and set.
10 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
11 - Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie just before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the tangy filling and sweet whipped cream creates the most perfect bite.
- You get all the praise of a scratch made dessert with surprisingly little active effort.
02 -
- That wobbly center after baking is exactly how it should look. It firms up in the fridge.
- Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly especially the butter and condensed milk.
03 -
- Use the bottom of a flat measuring cup to press the crust into place evenly.
- Chill your mixing bowl before whipping cream for faster better results.