Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

Crust:
18 whole graham crackers (two sleeves)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted

Filling:
1 tablespoon, (heaping) lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice
2 large egg yolks
1 can sweetened condensed milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

For the crust:
Crush crackers in a food processor or Ziploc bag. Pour into a bowl and stir in sugar and melted butter. Press crumbs into a pie pan and bake for 5 minutes or until golden and set. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.

(Can be made ahead, cooled and covered until ready to fill and bake. Just reheat in the oven 2-3 minutes before adding filling.)

For the filling:
Mix lime zest, lime juice, and egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Add the condensed milk and mix on high until smooth and thick. Pour mixture into crust and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven, allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour...more if possible. Serve with sweetened whipped cream and lime slices to garnish.