Key Lime Pie

By emp1438

Ingredients

• Pie crust:
• 1 1/4 cups graham-cracker crumbs
• 2 1/2 oz. melted butter
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• Filling:
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tsp. Grated Lime Zest
• 14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Key Lime Juice

Preparation

Step 1

1) To make crust: Combine all piecrust ingredients and press into a 9" pie pan. Bake at 350F for about 5 minutes. Reserve.
2) To make the filling: Whisk together egg yolks, zest, sweetened condensed milk and fresh lime juice until just smooth.
3) Pour into the crust. Return to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes until set.
4) Allow to cool, then refrigerate. When chilled top with whipped cream or Italian meringue.