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Mary Berry Key Lime Pie Recipe

Mary Berry Key Lime Pie

  • Author: Ekani Ella
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

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.