Chocolate Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie is named after the small key limes that are native to the Florida Keys.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 155 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Graham cracker crust
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 0.75 cup Key lime juice
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crust, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled pie.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chocolate layer and sprinkle with lime zest.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.