Key Lime Pie
- 1 paper-wrapped package graham crackers (1/3 of a 1 pound box) or 1 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 limes, zest grated (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (if you get Key limes, use them: otherwise use regular limes)
- 1 cup heavy or whipping cream, chilled
- 3 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar
- For the graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch pie pan.
- Break up the graham crackers: place in a food processor and process to crumbs.
- (If you dont have a food processor, place the crackers in a large plastic bag: seal and then crush the crackers with a rolling pin.)
- Add the melted butter and sugar and pulse or stir until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan, forming a neat border around the edge.
- Bake the crust until set and golden, 8 minutes.
- Set aside on a wire rack.
- Leave the oven on.
- For the filling: Meanwhile, in a electric mixer with the wire whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and lime zest at a high speed until very fluffy, abut 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the condensed milk and continue to beat until thick, 3 or 4 minutes longer.
- Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the lime juice, mixing just until combined, no longer.
- Pour mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the filling has set.
- Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate.
- Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- For the topping: Whip the cream and the confectioners' sugar until nearly stiff.
- Cut the pie in wedges and serve very cold, topping each wedge with a large dollop of whipped cream.
paper, butter, sugar, egg yolks, condensed milk, freshly squeezed lime juice, whipping cream, sugar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/key-lime-pie-recipe2.html (may not work)