Key Lime Pie VIII

Ingredients

• 1 (14.5 ounce) package graham crackers
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 lime, zested

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Crush the graham crackers into crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
3. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
4. Mix together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and lime zest. Pour into the cooled pie crust.
5. Spread the whipped topping over the top of the pie. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Key lime pie was invented in Key West, Florida, in the late 19th century.
• The pie is a popular dessert in the United States.
• The pie is usually served with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.