Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Easy, Easy, Easy Key Lime Pie

Easy Peasy Key Lime Pie



This is a super easy no-bake Key Lime Pie recipe!!  It is so easy & very tasty!! 
I hope you enjoy!!





Ingredients:
Base

  • 3oz  butter


  • 8oz graham crackers (crushed)


  • Filling

  • 15oz can condensed milk


  • Finely grated zest and juice of 5 limes 


  • 10 oz whipping cream or heavy cream (make sure it's very cold)


  • A few drops green food coloring (optional)


  • Decoration
    Lime Zest and/or Cool Whip


    Base

  • Melt butter in pan, then remove from heat.


  • Add crumbled cookies and stir, mixing welll with the butter.


  • Pour into 9in pie pan or loose-bottomed cake pan.


  • Use a spoon (or your hand) to mold the mixture into the base and side of pan, pressing firmly.


  • Place in refrigerator to set while preparing filling.


  • Fillling

  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the filling ingredients (it will thicken as you whisk)


  • Add the food coloring 1 drop at a time until you achieve the color you like (optional).


  • Pour into the chilled base and decorate with remaining lime slices, zest or cool whip (shown)


  • Chill for at least 60 minutes before serving.


  • Note: you can also drizzle the top with chocolate sauce
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