📋 Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 5–8 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour minimum
- Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 8 slices
💡 Tips & Notes
- Use key lime juice (fresh or bottled) for authentic tanginess, but regular lime juice works in a pinch.
- Chill overnight for the best structure and flavor—it slices beautifully the next day.
- Graham crust tip: You can make your own crust with graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter (bake for 8 minutes and cool before adding filling).
✨ Result: A creamy, refreshing pie with a silky, custard-like filling and crisp graham crust—this is the gold standard of key lime pies that’s earned rave reviews every time it’s made.
