Key Lime Pie

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, sugar and egg yolks and mix until combined.
3. Add key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Pour filling into prepared graham cracker crust.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until center is set.
6. Cool completely before serving.
7. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Key lime pie is believed to have originated in Key West, Florida in the late 1800s.
• The traditional key lime pie is made with a graham cracker crust, but other crusts such as a butter crust or cookie crust can be used as well.
• It is often served with a dollop of whipped cream on top.