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Key Lime Pie

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (3-4 limes)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 11 graham crackers
  • 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the egg yolks and lime zest together in a bowl until tinted light green, about 2 minutes. 
  • Beat in milk, then juice and set aside at room temperature till it thickens. 
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in another bowl. 
  • Add butter and stir with a fork until well blended.
  • Pour mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and press over the bottom and up the sides of the pan. 
  • Bake on the center rack for about 15 minutes until the crust is lightly brown.
  • Remove and let cool to room temperature. 
  • Pour the lime filling into crust, spread evenly, and then bake for 15 minutes until the center sets. 
  • Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for at least three hours until well-chilled and serve.
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