key lime pie

Key Lime Pie

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What says Spring and Summer more than Key Lime Pie? I love key lime pie and it reminds me of beach trips and hot summer days.

This recipe is easy and makes a beautiful pie to display at your dinner or party!

Key Lime Pie
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Key Lime Pie

Course: Dessert
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

6

hours 
Cooking time

7

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cups Key lime, juice

  • 1 tbsp Key lime, zest

  • 1 Lime, slices

  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed

  • 1/2 cup Sugar

  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs

  • 1/2 cup Butter

  • 1 (12 oz) can Condensed milk, sweetened

  • 1 pint Half and half

  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into bottom and up sides of a 10-inch spring form pan.
  • Bake for 8 minutes and let the crust cool completely before spreading the pie filling over it.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream until slightly thickened. Gradually add the sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  • Add condensed milk and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in lime juice, lime zest, and half and half. Once the mixture as reached desired flavor and consistency, gently spread pie filling over cooled crust.
  • Cover and freeze for 4 to 6 hours or until firm. Cut into wedges and garnish with fresh lime slices, serve cold.

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