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    Key Lime Pie


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients




    Crust
    16 graham crackers, crushed
    3 tablespoons sugar
    1 cube (1/4 lb) margarine or butter

    Pie
    4 large or extra large egg yolks
    1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
    1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 Key limes)
    2 teaspoons grated lime peel, green portion only

    Whipping Cream For Garnish (Optional)
    1/2 cup whipping cream
    2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla



    Recipe



    Crust:
    Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" pie plate. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.

    Pie Filling
    Use an electric mixer and beat the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow, don't over mix. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk. Turn speed to low and mix in half of the lime juice. Once the juice is incorporated add the other half of the juice and the zest, continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds). Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 350F for 12 minutes to set the yolks.
    Serving
    whipping cream garnish, prepare the cream. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

 

 

 


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