Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert with a tangy citrus flavor. Here's a classic Key Lime Pie recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the crust:

For the filling:

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (you can use regular lime juice if key limes are not available)
1 tablespoon grated lime zest (from key limes or regular limes)

For the whipped cream (optional topping):

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter for the crust. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until it becomes lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
For the filling, in a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust.
Bake the pie in the oven for approximately 15 minutes. The filling should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow it to fully set.
If desired, prepare the whipped cream topping by whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
Just before serving, spread the whipped cream over the chilled Key Lime Pie.
Optional: Garnish the pie with additional lime zest or lime slices for an extra touch of citrus flavor.