Description
A layered key lime pie featuring a cinnamon graham cracker crust, a baked custard lime layer, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a fluffy key lime whipped topping. Perfect for citrus dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 stick melted butter
- 1–2 tablespoons egg whites, room temperature
- 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 8 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, very cold
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and wrap the outside with foil to prevent leaks.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add melted butter and egg whites; mix until moist. Press into pan bottom and sides. Bake for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Add 2 cans sweetened condensed milk and whisk until blended. Add sour cream and key lime juice; mix until thickened. Pour over warm crust and bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream, then sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice. Spread over baked layer and refrigerate.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and then key lime juice gradually. Spread over chilled layer and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Room-temperature ingredients ensure a smooth filling.
- Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream.
- Let each layer fully cool/set before adding the next for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
