Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is a classic American dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy filling of fresh lime juice, egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the crackers, mixes the silky filling and heats it to the ideal setting point, all in one bowl.
About this recipe
Key Lime Pie Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate citrus dessert for anyone who loves the combination of sharp lime and sweet condensed milk in a crisp graham cracker crust. This American classic, originally from the Florida Keys, is surprisingly simple to prepare with an all-in-one kitchen machine: the TM7 grinds the graham crackers into fine crumbs, mixes them with melted butter for the base, and blends egg yolks, lime juice and sweetened condensed milk into a silky filling without a single lump. Searching for easy dessert recipes for your Thermomix? This pie delivers a professional result at home, ideal for summer gatherings, birthdays or a festive dinner finale. The tangy filling sets to a creamy custard while the buttery crust stays crisp, and a final bake in the oven gives the pie its characteristic pale golden top. With fresh limes as the star ingredient, this is a bright, refreshing dessert that always impresses.
Preparation tips
- Use a tamper or the back of a spoon to press the graham cracker and butter mixture firmly into the base and sides of the tart tin, so the crust holds together neatly after baking and slicing.
- Roll the limes firmly on the worktop before juicing them; this releases far more juice and zest aroma, meaning you need fewer limes for the tangy filling.
- Let the pie cool completely at room temperature before chilling it in the fridge, so the lime filling sets properly and slices cleanly without sticking to the knife.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the graham crackers with gluten-free digestive biscuits or finely ground almonds mixed with melted butter, keeping the same tangy lime filling.
- Festive variant: top the chilled Key Lime Pie with lightly sweetened whipped cream and thin lime zest curls, or add toasted coconut flakes for a tropical Christmas touch.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing of the caster sugar and condensed milk directly in the bowl keeps the sweet-to-tart lime balance exactly right every time
- Grinding the graham crackers into uniform crumbs takes seconds, giving the buttery crust a consistent, crisp texture after baking
- The TM7 mixes egg yolks, lime juice and condensed milk into a velvety filling without lumps, far smoother than whisking by hand
- Controlled heating of the lime custard prevents the egg yolks from scrambling, resulting in a silky, evenly set pie filling
- Melting the unsalted butter for the crust happens in the same bowl, saving washing up between the base and the filling
Ingredients
- graham crackers
- sugar
- unsalted butter
- limes
- caster sugar
- egg yolks
- sweetened condensed milk
- lime juice