Key Lime Pie #3

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup fresh or bottled key lime juice or 1/2 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
• 1 Graham Pie Crust
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Key lime slices or lime slices (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1.In large mixing bowl beat eggs and yolk with wire whisk until combined.

2.Gradually add milk to yolks, beating until combined. Add lime juice, water, food coloring (if desired) and lime peel. Whisk until well mixed. Pour into crust. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until almost set in center. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

3.Chill small mixing bowl and beaters of electric mixer.

4.In chilled bowl beat cream, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon whipped cream around edges of pie. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.