Key Lime Pie

Servings: 5 - 6

I N G R E D I E N T SCrust

9 graham crackers, crushed

3 tablespoons sugar

5 Tablespoons margarine or butter melted

Pie

4 teaspoons grated lime peel

4 large or extra large egg yolks

1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup fresh key lime juice

Whipping Cream For Garnish (Optional)

1/2 cup whipping cream

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

I N S T R U C T I O N S

Crust:

Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" pie plate. Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.

Pie Filling

Whip the zest and egg yolks until lite green. Then use an electric mixer 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 continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds). Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 325F for 15-17 minutes to set the yolks. Cool at room temperture, then in Frig for at least 3 hours.

Serving

If you are using the whipping cream garnish, prepare the cream. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.