The Perfect Key Lime Pie

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Gather the ingredients to make the crust. Crush your graham crackers using a food processor, blender or by simply placing in a bag and crushing with a cup. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugars and melted butter. Mix well with a fork.
• Using your fingers to mold the crust, place your graham cracker mixture into a greased pie pan. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow crust to cool on a wire rack.
• Gather the ingredients to make the filling. Juice the limes and set aside.
• In a bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk the egg yolks for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Then add the ¼ cup sugar and sweetened condensed milk and beat together on high speed for 3 minutes. Add in your lime zest and juice and mix on low speed until combined.
• Pour your pie filling into the graham cracker crust and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until pie has just set. Remove from oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before placing in the refrigerator to chill.
• Using a bowl with an electric mixer, add the cold cream, sugar and vanilla and whip until almost stiff. **Turn your bowl upside down. If it doesn’t move, it’s ready. Spread evenly on top of the cooled pie. You may also place in a piping bag or a sandwich bag and cut the tip.
• Garnish with additional lime zest and enjoy!