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Key Lime Pie
A tart and sweet refreshing pie.
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
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Course:
Dessert
Servings:
8
Ingredients
Crust:
18
whole graham crackers
the 4-section large pieces
1/3
cup
white sugar
1/3
cup
melted butter
Filling:
3
Egg yolks
1 14
oz
can sweetened condensed milk
1/2
cup
key lime juice
1
t
vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Crust:
Crush the graham crackers in a large sealable plastic bag or food processor.
Pour crumbs in a bowl. Add the sugar and stir. Once combined, add the melted butter and stir until completely combined.
Put the mixture into the a 9-inch pie plate and press on the bottom and sides.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes or until golden brown and set. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Filling:
Put eggs yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice and vanilla extract in to a bowl.
Mix with a whisk until combined.
Pour filling into prepared graham cracker crust.
Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before putting into the refrigerator to completely chill.
The pie will be chilled and ready to slice in about 2 hours.
Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
Source: Inspired by Nellie & Joe's Famous Key Lime Juice key lime pie recipe