Classic Key Lime Pie

Recipe View Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake the crust in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. (25 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and sour cream until smooth and fully combined. Stir in lime zest. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the lime filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake until tiny bubbles begin to form on the surface of the pie, 7-10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. (60 minutes)

Recipe View In a chilled glass or metal bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Top the chilled pie with the whipped cream just before serving. (2 minutes)