Key Lime Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup s graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 5 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup fresh key lime juice (about 20 key limes, or regular limes)
• zest of 3 key limes
• 1 1/2 cup s heavy whipping cream
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• lime slices, for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

2. 2

   Whisk egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and thickened.

3. 3

   Pour filling into the cooled crust.

4. 4

   Bake for 15-18 minutes until the filling is set but still has a slight jiggle.

5. 5

   Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

6. 6

   Whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks. Spread over the chilled pie.

7. 7

   Garnish with lime slices and serve cold.