1 servingAmericanbutter

Key Lime Pie

By Lisa Childs

1 serving

8 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 8 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: more than 2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp butter
1/16 tsp ground cinnamon
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp lime zest
1 cup water
2 tbsp sweetened whipped cream
1/4 tsp lime zest

From “The I Love My Instant Pot” Cooking for One Recipe Book by Lisa Childs. Published by Adams Media, available July 6, 2021.

This perfectly tart, smooth, sweet recipe tastes exactly like its classic big brother but in a perfect single portion.

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, mix together all Crust ingredients and press into an 8-ounce ramekin. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, mix together all Filling ingredients (except water) and pour over crust. Cover with foil.
Pour water into Instant Pot® and add the trivet. Place ramekin on trivet.
Close the lid; turn the knob to Sealing.
Press Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 10 minutes.
When the timer beeps, allow 10 minutes to naturally release the pressure, then remove the lid.
Let pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 6–8 hours or overnight.
Serve garnished with whipped cream and 1/4 teaspoon lime zest.

Notes

PER SERVING
CALORIES: 633
FAT: 27g
PROTEIN: 13g
SODIUM: 232mg
FIBER: 6g
CARBOHYDRATES: 89g
SUGAR: 69g

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About the chef

Lisa Childs

Lisa Childs is a cookbook author, food blogger, and Instant Pot expert who is passionate about helping home cooks make the most of their kitchen tools. With a background in communications from the University of Utah, Lisa started her career as a technical writer but soon found her true calling after discovering the Instant Pot. What began as a hobby of sharing her Instant Pot creations on Instagram in 2016 quickly grew into a full-fledged food blog, Tried Tested and True, where she shares easy, approachable recipes for all skill levels. Lisa’s mission is to empower her readers by teaching them how to use their kitchen gadgets effectively, making cooking both enjoyable and accessible. She loves educating her audience, providing not just recipes, but also tips and tricks to simplify cooking. What started as a side project has now become her full-time job, where she and her dedicated team create content that reaches millions of readers every year. Through her blog, social media platforms, and YouTube channel, Lisa continues to inspire home cooks everywhere to try something new in the kitchen.

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