Key lime pie
A cool, zingy lime filling on a buttery biscuit base, finished with whipped cream.
- Time50 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.72 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter and press firmly into a 23cm tin. Chill for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Whisk the egg yolks and lime zest for 2 minutes until pale. Add the condensed milk and whisk again.
- 3
Stir in the lime juice. The mix will thicken by itself.
- 4
Pour onto the base and bake for 15 minutes until set with a slight wobble.
15 min - 5
Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- 6
Top with whipped cream and a little extra zest.
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