Gordon Ramsay Key Lime Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
02 -
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
→ Filling
03 -
3 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
04 -
1 large egg, beaten
05 -
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
06 -
⅓ cup fresh lime juice (preferably from Key limes)
07 -
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus more for garnish
→ Topping
08 -
½ cup cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
09 -
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
11 -
Lime slices, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate and bake for 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
02 -
Whisk egg yolks and the whole egg in a bowl until thick. Add condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well.
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Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into the lime mixture. Pour filling into the crust and bake for 13–15 minutes. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
04 -
Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until thick.
05 -
Top the pie with whipped cream, lime zest, and lime slices before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, refrigerate the pie overnight before serving to allow flavors to fully develop.