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Key Lime Slab Pie

Key Lime Slab Pie is a delicious and fun way to enjoy the classic flavor of Key Lime Pie.  A fresh custard made with both Key Lime zest and juice baked into a flaky, from scratch crust, topped with whipped cream. A beautiful presentation and a wonderful way to brighten up any day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Additional Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Pies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: authentic, best, can you use limes in place of key limes?, easy, flaky crust, Key lime pie, key lime recipes, recipe, sheet cake pie, slab pie, without graham crackers
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup milk

For the Key Lime Custard

  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup juice from fresh Key Limes
  • 3 Tablespoons Key Lime Zest + more for garnishing
  • 1 1/2 cups Whipping cream + 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Sliced key limes and fresh raspberries for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • To make the pie crust: In a bowl combine flour, sugar, salt and shortening with a pastry blender or your hands until it's all incorporated. Add the egg yolk to a measuring cup, then add enough milk to make 2/3 cup. Whisk together. Pour the egg/milk mixture into the flour mixture and combine with your hands. The dough will be a little sticky. Form dough into a ball. Place dough ball on a floured surface and roll out into a rectangle measuring about 19x14". Carefully fold the dough into sixths to make it easier to move onto a 15x10x1" sheet pan. Trim crust at the pan's edge and form a crust edge. Prick holes into the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove and let cool.
  • Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
  • Prepare the custard: Whisk egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Add to them the condensed milk, lime juice and lime zest. Mix well, and spread into cooled pie crust. Bake for 20 minutes, until custard is set. Cool on the counter for about 30 minutes then place in the fridge for about 3 hours.
  • Whip cream and powdered sugar with your mixer, with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Spread over the custard. Garnish with lime slices and zest, raspberries if desired.
  • Keep in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g