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Taste the World 🌎
Ingredients:
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz or 397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional lime zest for garnish
Instructions:
- Make the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer until slightly thickened.
- Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk while mixing, followed by the lime juice and zest.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake the Pie:
- Bake the pie at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, just until the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
- Make the Whipped Topping:
- Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle additional lime zest on top for decoration.
- Slice and serve chilled.
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