Crust
16 graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cube (1/4 lb) margarine or butter
Pie
4 large or extra large egg yolks
1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 Key limes)
2 teaspoons grated lime peel, green portion only
Whipping Cream For Garnish (Optional)
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Crust:
Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" pie plate. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.
Pie Filling
Use an electric mixer and beat the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow, don't over mix. Turn the mixer off 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 and the zest, continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds). Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 350F for 12 minutes to set the yolks and kill any salmonella in the eggs.
Serving
If you are using the whipping cream garnish, prepare the cream. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
1/8 pie plus 2 tablespoons whipped cream |
| Amount Per Serving | | | | | Calories | | 490.41 | | | Calories From Fat (48%) | | 235.56 | | | | | % Daily Value | | Total Fat 26.73g | | 41% | | | Saturated Fat 15.36g | | 77% | | | Cholesterol 179.33mg | | 60% | | | Sodium 212.16mg | | 9% | | | Potassium 334.07mg | | 10% | | | Carbohydrates 54.90g | | 18% | | | Dietary Fiber 0.51g | | 2% | | | Sugar 46.98g | | | | | Sugar Alcohols 0.00g | | | | | Net Carbohydrates 54.39g | | | | | Protein 9.90g | | 20% | | | |
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Posted: 11/14/2000 12:00:00 AM