Cool Lime Pie
This amazing dessert is easy to make, the hardest part is waiting for it to set!
Servings: 10
Equipment
- 9" pie dish
- Food processor (optional but recommended)
- 2 Medium bowls
- Whisk and spatula
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 sleeve graham crackers, crushed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the pie filling:
- 2 14 oz cans sweetened condensed milk
- 8 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
- pinch of salt
- whipped cream and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In food processor, add sleeve of graham crackers and brown sugar. Pulse until mixture is fine crumbs.
- Add melted unsalted butter to graham crackers, mix well.
- Pour graham cracker mixture into pie dish. Press evenly around and up all sides. Pro Tip: Using the bottom of a glass can ensure even thickness.
- Bake in oven 10 minutes until crust is set. Remove, cool completely.
- In bowl, whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour filling into cooled pie crust and transfer to 350 degree oven.
- Immediately turn heat down to 325 and bake for 25 minutes until set around the edges.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then cool in the fridge until firm, at least 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices. Enjoy!