Key Lime Pie

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.

Cuisine

Modern

Course

Dessert

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

more than 2 hours

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook

Keywords

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Prep Time

8 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

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

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