Griff's Kitchen

Source: Joy of Baking

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

1.25 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs

2 tbsp Sugar

5-6 tbsp Butter [unsalted] [melted]

Filling

3 large Egg Yolks

14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk

1/2 cup Key Lime Juice

2 tsp Lime Zest [grated]

Topping

1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

2 tbsp White Sugar

Procedure

Graham Cracker Crust

1. Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter

2. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie or tart pan

3. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes

Filling

1. Beat Eggs until pale and fluffy – use whisk attachment on mixer

2. (continue whisking) Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk until you have a light and fluffy mixture

3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then beat in the lime juice and zest

Bake the Pie

1. Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 10 minutes at 350F

2. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack

3. Once cooled, place in refrigerator until ready to serve

Topping

1. Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form

2. Add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form

3. Pipe the whipped cream onto the surface of the pie