Easy Key Lime Pie with Maria Cookie Crust

Easy key lime pie made with key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a homemade Maria cookie crust! A sweet, tart, and creamy American dessert with a Cuban twist.

INGREDIENTS

– Maria cookies – light brown sugar – unsalted butter – egg yolks – condensed milk  –  lime juice –  lime zest – garnishes: fresh lime zest, lime slices, whipped cream, meringue

Step-by-step instructions!

Follow our easy instructions for success!

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In a food processor, pulse the Maria cookies until they are finely crushed into crumbs. Transfer to a bowl with brown sugar and melted butter.

Make the Maria cookie crust

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Into a 9-inch pie plate, add the Maria cookie mixture and press firmly up the sides of the pie dish using your hands and to the bottom of the dish using the bottom of a measuring cup.

Bake the crust

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In a medium bowl using an electric mixer or in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and fresh lime zest until well combined.

Make the key lime pie filling

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Bake the pie for 15 minutes until just set. If the outer rim looks set but the middle jiggles when you gently shake the dish, it’s done.

Bake the pie

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Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack then chill for 1 hour or up to 2 days in the fridge before serving.

Chill the pie

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