Friday, July 20, 2012

Key Lime Pie

CRUST:
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs (about one package of crackers)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 c butter, melted

 Mix the ingredients together. Press into a 9-inch pie tin. Bake at 325 for about 15 minutes. Let cool.

LIME:
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (12 to 15 key limes or 3 to 4 common limes)
4 teaspoons grated lime zest
4 egg yolks (I used the whites for omelets for dinner so it worked out, but I did see some recipes that used 2 whole eggs instead so you could probably try that...it just might not be as rich and custardy)
1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

Whisk the zest and the egg yolks together until they turn greenish - about two minutes (mine never really turned green, but that's what the recipe said). Beat in milk then juice. Pour into crust. Bake at 325 for 15 minutes or until center is set but still wiggles when shaken.Chill for at least 3 hours.

TOPPING:
3/4 c sour cream
2 Tbsp powdered sugar

Mix together and spread on top. You could also do a whipped cream topping, a meringue topping, or just leave it without a topping.

This was GOOD! Of course it was, look at the ingredients! So, if you ever see limes on sale (and sweetened condensed milk and graham crackers), buy them and make this. You won't be sorry.  

And, so that I wouldn't waste any lime, I made Jasher lick all the juice out of them that I couldn't squeeze. Actually, he did it on his own free will and he LIKED it! Crazy kid...

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