Key Lime Pie

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This is such a delightful pie - made with Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk - very, very good!!"

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 (14 ounce) can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
• 2 tablespoons key lime zest, finely grated
• 4 egg whites
• 3 tablespoons sugar

directions

1. CRUST: In a bowl, mix graham crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pan.
2. FILLING: Using an electric mixer, mix the yolks, Eagle Brand, Key lime juice and zest, until thickened. Pour into the pie shell and refrigerate overnight until set.
3. MERINGUE: Whisk eggs and sugar to a stiff peak. Spoon or pipe on the pie and bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Leave to cool on a rack, then refrigerate.