How to Make Key Lime Pie
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In this video, Mahalo cooking expert Stacey Hicks shows you how to make a Key lime pie.
What You'll Need
For the crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
- Yolks from 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cups fresh or bottled Key lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 9-inch pie pan
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Rolling pin (for crushing graham crackers)
- Plastic food storage bag (for crushing graham crackers)
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350° F (176° C).About.com: How To Make a Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- Place graham crackers into a plastic bag.Whats Cooking America: Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- Using a rolling pin, roll graham crackers until finely crushed.Makes and Takes: Homemade Graham Cracker Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter.Whats Cooking America: Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Optional: Freeze your crust up to an hour before baking to prevent crumbling.Food Network: Key Lime Pie
- Bake for 10 minutes then cool.
Step 2: Make the Filling
- Lower the oven temperature to 325° F (162° C).Food Network: Key Lime Pie
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and lime zest until fluffy. If using an electric mixer, mix at high speed for about five minutes.
- Slowly add the condensed milk and continue to whisk until thick. If using an electric mixer, mix for three to four minutes.
- Slowly add the lime juice, mixing until blended. If using electric mixer, reduce the speed to low.
- Pour the filling into the crust.Epicurious.com: Key Lime Pie
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling has just set.Food Network: Key Lime Pie
- Cool on a wire rack then refrigerate for at least two hours. For easier slicing, place your pie in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving.
Step 3: Make the Key Lime Pie Topping
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer until almost stiff.
- Add vanilla and sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form when beater is lifted from mixture.
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Meet Our Experts
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Stacey Hicks
While growing up in a small town outside of Indianapolis, IN, Stacey Hicks started baking in her parents' kitchen and coming up with exciting recipes. When she was 15 years old, she moved out to Los Angles with her family and decided to pursue a career as a chef. She finished her education at the Culinary Institute and started her own catering company out of her home, working with friends, family and others who knew about her delicious cooking. After completing an internship at a local bakery, she became the pastry cook in a professional kitchen. She plans to open her own bakery one day to share her creations with the world.
Variations
Frozen wild blueberries, fresh wild huckleberries and frozen passion fruit puree can be added to make an extra fruity key lime pie.Epicurious.com: Key Lime Pie with Passion Fruit Coulis and Huckleberry Compote
Lime yogurt, lime gelatin and whipped cream create a fluffier treat.
Add a little kick with coconut and rum.Thats My Home: Key Lime Coconut Pie With Rum Cream
For a different twist, make key lime tarts.
Add cream cheese and you've got a Key lime cheesecake.SmittenKitchen.: Key lime Cheesecake
