Key Lime Pie
A sweet graham cracker crust, filled with tangy Key lime custard, topped with homemade whipped cream, Enjoy!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
- 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 6 T. unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 5 T. granulated sugar divided
KEY LIME FILLING:
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 lg. egg yolks
- 1/2 c. freshly squeezed Key lime juice
- 1 T. Key lime zest plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 c. heavy cream chilled
- 1-2 Key limes thinly sliced for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST: Combine graham-cracker crumbs, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake until lightly browned about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven, and transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- KEY LIME FILLING: In a medium bowl, gently whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, Key lime juice, and zest. Pour into the prepared, cooled crust. Return the pie to the oven, and bake until the center is set but still quivers when the pan is nudged, about 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, combine the heavy cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon over cooled pie; garnish with lime zest and lime slices if desired. Serve immediately.
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