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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- 2
Bake the crust
Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice. Whisk until well blended. Add the egg yolks and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Fill the crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Bake in the oven for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare the whipped cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Serve the pie
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the chilled pie. Garnish with lime zest. Cut into slices and serve chilled.
