Easy Key Lime Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Pour into the cooled crust.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.
6. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla, and whip until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled pie.
7. Chill for several hours before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Key limes are smaller and more tart than regular limes.
• Key limes are a variety of lime that is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
• Key lime pie is the official state pie of Florida.