Key West Lime Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup of fresh-squeezed lime juice.
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8 tablespoons of melted butter.
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1 tablespoon of white sugar.
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3 egg yolks.
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1 can of condensed milk, sweetened.
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1 1/4 cups of crushed graham crackers.
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2 1/2 tablespoons of grated lime zest.
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Optional: Use whipped cream to decorate.
# Instructions:
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Turn on the oven and set it to 350° F.
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In a mixing bowl, stir melted butter together with graham crumbs and sugar until sticky and combined.
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Press the crust mixture into the base and up the edges of your glass pie dish. Pop it in the oven for 8 minutes until it looks slightly toasted.
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While waiting on the crust, combine the condensed milk, lime juice, zest, and egg yolks in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
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Once the crust is out, pour in the lime mixture. Level the surface and let it bake for another 15-20 minutes until it firms up.
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Take the pie out and allow it to cool fully. Cover and chill in the fridge once it's completely cool.
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Cut into 8 slices and, if you'd like, add whipped cream on top before serving.
# Notes:
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Let it cool off fully before chilling in the fridge.