REAL KEY LIME PIE FROM KEY WEST

Real Key Lime Pie From Key West image

Provided by R C

Categories Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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CRUST
16 graham crackers, crushed
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 lb unsalted butter
PIE FILLING
4 large egg yolks
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 key limes)
2 tsp lime peel, grated, green portion only
WHIPPING CREAM FOR GARNISH (OPTIONAL)
1/2 c heavy whipping cream
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp Madagascar pure vanilla extract

Steps:

1. CRUST: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the ingredients together and press them into a 9-inch pie plate (glass or pre-formed tin is your option). Bake in oven in middle rack for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven, and cool on a rack. Note: Do not turn off the oven, as you will be baking the next portion of the pie momentarily.
2. PIE FILLING: In a stand mixer with the whipping attachment, beat the egg yolks on medium speed until they are thick and turn yellow, DO NOT OVERMIX!
3. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk, and turn the mixer speed to low. Drizzle 1/2 of the lime juice. Once the lime juice is incorporated, add the other half of the juice and the zest, continue to mix until melted (just a few seconds).
4. Pour the mixture into the pie shell.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes to set the yolks. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for approximately 2 hours to set.
6. WHIPPING CREAM: In a stainless steel medium bowl, combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla and whisk by hand until creamy peaks form.
7. SERVING: Take the pie out of the refrigerator and slice pie in 8ths. Plate pie and add a dollop of whip cream! Try it also with some toasted coconut too!