Key Lime Pie

Categories: pies-cobbler-cheesecake-tarts

Ingredients

• crust:
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• pie:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (12 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cups key lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. key lime zest
• 1 pint half-and-half
• Frsh lime slices, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 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.
3. In a large bowl, ith an electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream until slightly thickened. Gradually and 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 has 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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