Morton's Key Lime Pie

Submitted by Cooker2K

"This recipe was shared on our local Saturday morning TV show by one of the chef's from our local Morton's restaurant."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 graham cracker pie crust
• 1 ounce egg white (approximately one egg)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup egg yolk, pasteurized
• 8 ounces lime juice, Realtime brand
• 1 pint whipping cream
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 lime, if desired

directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic cover from pie crust and brush inside with slightly beaten egg white.
2. Bake the crust for 5 mn. Remove and set aside. Oven should remain on.
3. Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks and lime juice in mixing bowl. Whip by hand until smooth and sugar has dissolved.
4. Pour mixture into pie crust. Fill to the rim being careful not to spill over the edge. Place pie in oven and bake for approximately 30 mn or until center is firm.
5. Remove from oven and place in refrigerator.
6. Meanwhile, place the cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to whip on high speed until very stiff.
7. Take chilled pie out of the refrigerator. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a slice of line.