Video:Key Lime Pie

Transcript:Key Lime Pie

Hi, I'm Nicole Chmura for About.com Food. No matter what your climate or location might be, this simple recipe will turn your home into a tropical paradise. Let's whip up a classic key lime pie.

Key Lime Pie Ingredients

First, let's gather our ingredients. We'll need:

• 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• 1/2 cup key lime juice, fresh or bottled

If you can not find key lime juice in your grocery store, general lime juice is a close match.

Combine the Ingredients

Combine the egg yolks and milk in a mixing bowl, and beat with a mixer at high speed until light and fluffy. This should take about five minutes.

Then, gradually beat in lime juice and 2 teaspoons of freshly grated lime zest. Zest is nothing more then the fine outer layer of the citrus peal. But it packs a powerful punch of flavor for your taste buds, as it contains a concentrated amount of citric acid.

Prepare the Pie Crust

Once the mixture is fully combined, set it aside for a few moments as you prepare your ready-made pie crust.

Simply remove the inverted plastic cover, but don't throw it away. This actually flips upside down to become a handy lid for your completed dessert.

Bake the Key Lime Pie

Next, pour the creamy filling into your pie crust and place in a 350 degree preheated oven for 12 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven when it has lost its liquid appearance, but still does not reveal a change in color.

Now, chill the tropical treat. I recommend overnight to ensure that it is fully set.

Serve the Key Lime Pie

When you are ready to serve, top your key lime pie with a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy. This sweet indulgence will have you day dreaming about your last sun-filled vacation, without shelling out your hard earned sand dollars.

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