Description
Mary Berry’s Key Lime Pie is her take on the classic American dessert, featuring a rich and tangy lime filling set on a crumbly biscuit base. The filling is made with a blend of key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks, giving it a wonderfully smooth texture and bright, zesty flavor. Topped with lightly whipped cream, this pie strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Base:
- Digestive biscuits: 200g, crushed
- Unsalted butter: 100g, melted
For the Filling:
- Key lime juice: 100ml (freshly squeezed if possible)
- Sweetened condensed milk: 400g (1 can)
- Egg yolks: 4 large
- Lime zest: 1 lime
For the Topping:
- Double cream: 300ml, whipped to soft peaks
- Lime zest: For garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Biscuit Base
- Crush the biscuits: Use a food processor or place the digestive biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form.
- Mix with butter: Combine the crushed biscuits with the melted butter in a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Press into the tin: Transfer the biscuit mixture into the base of a loose-bottomed tart tin and press it down firmly with the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Chill the base in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
Step 2: Prepare the Key Lime Filling
- Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
- Add lime zest: Stir in the zest of one lime to add extra citrus flavor.
- Pour into the base: Once the base has chilled, pour the lime filling over the biscuit base and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 3: Bake the Pie
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 160°C (140°C fan)/325°F/gas mark 3.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the filling is set but still has a slight wobble in the center.
- Cool completely: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Step 4: Add the Whipped Cream Topping
- Whip the cream: In a mixing bowl, whisk the double cream until soft peaks form.
- Top the pie: Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the chilled pie.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the pie with lime zest for a decorative finish.