Ingredients: – 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust – 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk – 4 large egg yolk – 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice (about 20 Key limes)
– 2 teaspoons grated Key lime zest – 1 cup heavy whipping cream – 2 tablespoons powdered sugar – Additional Key lime zest for garnish (optional) – Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, Key lime juice, and grated Key lime zest until well combined.
1. Pour the mixture into the prepared graham cracker pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula. 2. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
1. Once the pie has chilled, prepare the whipped cream topping. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. 2. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
1. Optionally, garnish with additional Key lime zest on top. 2. Slice and serve the Key Lime Cream Pie chilled. You can also serve it with additional whipped cream on the side if desired.