Description
Indulge in this creamy and tangy Baked Key Lime Pie Pudding that captures the essence of a classic key lime pie in a delightful individual serving. This easy dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Pudding:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- Crushed graham crackers
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the ingredients: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, egg yolks, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare the ramekins: Pour the mixture into greased ramekins or a baking dish.
- Create a water bath: Place ramekins in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until set.
- Cool and chill: Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top and serve: Add crushed graham crackers and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- You can use regular limes if key limes are unavailable.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of whole milk.
- Puddings can be made 1–2 days in advance and stored chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
