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Zesty Key Lime Pie

This zesty key lime pie is full of fresh citrusy flavor and topped with sweet whipped cream making it the perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 1 9” Pie
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 1 sleeve graham crackers
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
Pie Filling:
  • 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
Whipped Cream:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp white sugar

Method
 

To Make the Crust:
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a 9” pie pan.
  2. Bake the crust for 7 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  3. Let cool while you mix up the pie filling.
To Make the Pie Filling:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a bowl, use a handheld mixer to beat together the condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth. Add the lime juice and mix well. Mixture will slightly thicken.
  3. Pour the filling into the baked and cooled pie crust.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven.
  5. Let cool at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
To Make the Whipped Cream:
  1. When you’re ready to serve the pie, make the whipped cream. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until thickened.
  2. Spread on top of chilled pie and garnish with fresh lime zest if desired.