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Classic Key Lime Pie

Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 6 tbsp Butter
  • 2 14 oz. cans Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 6 Egg Yolks
  • 1/2 cup Key Lime Juice
  • 1 or 2 teaspoons grated lime zest optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees..
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar and butter in small bowl.
  • Pour mixture into 9 inch pie pan pressing firmly on bottom and up the sides of the pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees
  • Blend sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks at slow speed until smooth.
  • Add Key Lime Juice slowly while blending thoroughly.
  • Blend in lime zest if using.
  • Pour into pie crust.
  • Bake in oven 15 minutes. Let pie cool for 20 minutes before refrigerating. Best if chilled 8-10 hours before serving.
  • Top with whipped cream and lime zest, if using