Key Lime Pie
¼ c. butter, melted or softened
1 ¼ c. graham cracker crumbs, 16 squares
2 Tbsp sugar
1 ¼ c. graham cracker crumbs, 16 squares
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 egg yolks
1 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
Zest of 1 lime
1 oz lime juice (of 1 lime)
3 oz Nellie and Joes key west lime juice
Top with fresh whipped cream, if desired
Top with fresh whipped cream, if desired
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, cracker crumbs and sugar. Press crust into a 9in pie plate or metal spring-form pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
Whisk egg yolks and sweetener together, stir in zest and juice. Pour into pie crust and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool 20 minutes before refrigeratIng 4 hours. Add topping, if desired.
Whipped topping:
2oz cream cheese, room temp, optional
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Before starting, put a small metal bowl and beaters in the fridge for approximately one hour. Beat with an electric mixer cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly pour in cream and beat for approximately 3 to 4 minutes or until the stiffness desired.