Key West Lime Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice.
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1 can of sweetened condensed milk.
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8 tablespoons of melted butter.
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1 1/4 cups plain biscuit crumbs (like Petit Beurre or similar).
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3 egg yolks.
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2 1/2 tablespoons lime zest.
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1 tablespoon sugar.
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Whipped cream to decorate (optional).
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 180°C (350°F).
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Combine the crushed biscuit crumbs with the melted butter and sugar in a small mixing bowl until evenly mixed and moistened.
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Dump the mixture into a pie pan and press it down firmly on the base and sides. Pop it in the oven to bake for about 8 minutes, until it’s golden.
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While the base is in the oven, mix the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, freshly squeezed lime juice, and zest in a bowl.
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Once the crust is out of the oven, pour in the lime filling, smooth out the surface, and bake for 15-20 minutes until the filling sets.
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Take the pie out of the oven and let it cool down completely. Once cool, cover it and stash it in the fridge.
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Slice the pie into eight portions and, if you like, crown each one with whipped cream before serving.
# Notes:
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Make sure the pie has cooled fully before putting it in the fridge.