Description
Indulge in the delightful Gordon Ramsay Key Lime Pie, a creamy and zesty dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness. This iconic pie features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a light lime filling made from fresh Key limes, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with lime zest, it’s an ideal treat for any occasion—from summer picnics to festive dinners. Easy to make, even for beginner bakers, this refreshing dessert will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg (whole)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (preferably Key limes)
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ cup cold heavy cream
- 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a pie plate. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown; cool.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and whole egg until thick. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and zest.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold gently into lime mixture.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and bake for 13–15 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 6 hours.
- Whip cream with sugar until soft peaks form; top pie with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 114mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, use fresh Key limes instead of bottled juice. Allow the pie to chill thoroughly for enhanced texture and taste.