CLAIRE SAFFITZ PERFECT KEY LIME PIE RECIPE | DESSERT PERSON


Recipe summary
CLAIRE SAFFITZ PERFECT KEY LIME PIE RECIPE | DESSERT PERSON from Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person is structured into a clear recipe card with 12 ingredients and 13 step-by-step instructions. It includes ounces graham crackers, unsalted butter, melted and cooled, granulated sugar and large egg yolk. Tags: baked, baking, citrus and dessert. ChefScribe turns the original cooking source into a recipe that is easier to follow, save and print.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (170g) graham crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice, strained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- 3
Mix crumbs with melted butter, sugar, yolk, and salt.
- 4
Press mixture into pie plate and bake until fragrant and brown.
- 5
Reduce oven to 325°F.
- 6
Combine filling ingredients and pour into crust.
- 7
Bake until filling is set but wobbly.
- 8
Chill pie completely.
- 9
Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- 10
Add cream and whip to soft peaks.
- 11
Spread topping on chilled pie.
- 12
Chill topping until set.
- 13
Top with fresh lime zest and serve.






