Key Lime Pie

RECIPES | FEBRUARY 2018

KEY LIME PIE

RECIPE CONTRIBUTOR | HOMEIRAStyle

IIt is good that my family, particularly my husband, loves dessert, otherwise, I would never create any sweets. The most flattering moment for me is to watch them close their eyes with delight as they indulge their senses with the sweet I created. This incredibly easy dessert is worth the effort for the pleasure on the palate from creamy, tart filling, the silky whipped cream to the crunch of the graham cracker crust.

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Sweet Endings, Dessert, Key Lime Pie
Serves 6 – 8

INGREDIENTS

Crust
3C Graham Crackers, Crumbled
6T Butter, Melted, More if needed

Filling
1½C Sweetened Condensed Milk
½C Sour Cream
2T Lime Zest
1C Key Lime Juice

Whipped Cream & Garnish
2C Whipped Cream, Placed in Piping Bag
Lime Rind, Julienned, Optional
Strawberries, Optional
Mint, Optional

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

10” Pie Pan

DIRECTIONS

Crust
Place crumbled crackers in a food processor and pulse into coarse texture
Add melted butter and mix well
Transfer cracker mixture onto greased pan, pressing it down evenly
Refrigerate for few hours

Filling
Preheat oven to 350˚F
In mixing bowl, add condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice and zest, mix well
Pour mixture onto graham cracker crust
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until bubbles appear, do not over bake
Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for several hours or overnight

Whipped Cream & Garish
When chilled, pipe the whipped cream in a decorative fashion
Garnish with lime rinds, strawberries and mint
Serve immediately

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