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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the crust
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with the butter.
- 2
Shape the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Fill the crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
Baking
- 5
Bake the pie
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- 6
Chill the pie
Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or overnight to fully set.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Whip the cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- 8
Top the pie
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and sprinkle with lime zest for garnish.