Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp. grated lime peel
- 1/2 pt. whipping cream
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. melted oleo
- 5 lg. egg yolks
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. lime juice
Directions
Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and oleo. Press into pie plate and bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.
Filling: In double boiler, using whisk, beat yolks, juice, sugar and salt until well blended. Set over simmering water; cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thick enough to coat metal spoon. Stir in 1 tablespoon peel. Refrigerate 45 minutes. Beat cream (reserve 1 cup for top). Fold lime mixture into remaining whipped cream. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Spoon remaining cream on top. Garnish with rest of lime peel.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Personal Collection
Submitted By: I Dunno
IDunno4@hotmail.com
FLORIDA KEY LIME PIE