Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

Pre-heat oven to 350 degree

Graham cracker crust

1 ½ c graham cracker crumbs* ¼ c. granulated sugar 1/3 c. melted butter

Put the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl and stir until mixed. Add melted butter, stir until incorporated. Place in 9 in. pie pan and pack down tightly. Bake in a 350 oven for 8 to 10 mins. (It should just start to brown around the edges.) Cool to room temp. before filling.

Change oven to 325 degree

Filling

1 ½ tablespoon lime zest 5 oz. lime juice (10 tbs) 5 egg yolks 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/8 cup heavy whipping cream Whipped cream (heavy) to garnish

Place the egg yolks in a large bowl. Stir in the zest and the lime juice. Add the sweetened condensed milk and cream and mix well. Cover and let sit for 30 mins. to thicken. Pour in the pre-baked pie crust and bake for 15 to 18 mins. Center should be set and wiggle when jiggled. Remove to cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Garnish with whipped cream. Enjoy!

*Note for Gluten Free:

I use Gluten Free graham crackers which seem sweeter so I reduce sugar to compensate.