Key Lime Pie – Easy

SALTINE CRUST

• 1 1/2 Sleeve square saltine crackers
  – crush and pulse in food processor till coarse crumbs
• Add 1/8 tsp salt
• Add 10 TBL melted butter
• 1/3 C Sugar

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

• 8-10 graham crackers
• 1/3 C Sugar
• 1 stick melted butter

STEP BY STEP

1. Press crust into 9 inch pie plate
2. Blind bake at 300º for 10
3. In mixing bowl combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 4 egg yolks, 1/4 C heavy cream, 1 TBL lime zest, 1/8 tsp salt and 1 C fresh lime juice
4. Pour into warm pre-baked pie shell
5. Bake at 350º for 15-17 minutes
   – Should jiggle in the center, but the outside should be set
6. Cool completely on the counter, then transfer to refrigerator for 4-6 hours

WHIPPED TOPPING – OPTIONAL

• Put into kitchen aid – 1/2 C heavy cream, 2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla – Start on low speed, and increase to high – until stiff peaks