Florida Key Lime Pie
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"easy recipe,had to change the base as don't get the crackers in scotland but the filling was superb " - buckthelegendYield: 8 Ready in 1 hours
Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Unassigned
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| Crust |
| 5 Largeeggs yolks |
| 1/2 cLime juice; freshly squeezed |
| 1 Smalllime; sliced, optional |
| 1 1/4 cGraham cracker crumbs |
| 2 tbSugar |
| 2 tbLime peel; coarsely grated |
| 1/3 cButter; melted |
| FILLING |
| 1/8 tsSalt |
| 2 1/2 cHeavy cream |
| 1/3 cSugar |
Florida Key Lime Pie Preparation
Prepare crust: Heat oven to 375 degrees.In 9" pie plate combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tbsp. sugar;stir in butter until blended. Press mixture firmly and evenly over bottom and sides of pie plate; bake 10 minutes until browned.Cool completely on wire rack. Prepare filling: In top of double boiler using wire whisk,beat egg yolks,lime juice,1/3 cup sugar and salt until well blended.Set over simmering water;cook about 5 minutes,stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to coat back of metal spoon.Remove from heat; stir in 1 tbsp. grated lime peel.Refrigerate mixture about 45 minutes until cool.Meanwhile,in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed,beat cream until soft peaks form.Set 1 cup whipped cream aside for garnish;fold cooled lime mixture into remaining cream.Spoon filling into prepared crust;refrigerate at least 2 hours until set. To serve: Spoon remaining whipped cream decoratively over top of pie; sprinkle cream with remaining 1 tbsp. lime peel.Garnish with lime slices,if desired.Makes 8 servings.
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