Key Lime Pie
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 15 key limes or 6 limes
- One 14oz (400g) can condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 9 in (23cm) tart pan with a removable bottom
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- To make the crust, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl until combined.
- Press firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9in (23cm) tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake until the crust looks set, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grate the zest of 6 key limes (or 2 limes) in a bowl.
- Juice 14 key limes (or 5 limes).
- You should have 1/2 cup lime juice.
- Add the condensed milk, yolks, and lime juice to the bowl and whisk well.
- Pour the filling into the crust.
- Return to the oven and continue baking 1520 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Whip the cream, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form Spread over the cooled pie.
- Thinly slice the reserved lime and use to garnish the pie.
- Remove the sides of the pan, slice, and serve.
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Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/key-lime-pie (may not work)