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JOE’S STONE CRAB FAMOUS KEY LIME PIE Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Graham Cracker Crust
⅓ lb. graham Cracker
5 tbsp. Melted unsalted butter
⅓ cup sugar

FILLING
3 egg yolks
1½ tsp. Grated key lime zest
1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
⅔ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice


TOPPING
1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
3 tbsp. Confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
Directions:
FOR THE CRUST

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º
Butter a 9 inch pie plate
Break up graham crackers, place in processor to crumb.
Add melted butter & sugar and pulse until combined
Press mixture into bottom and up sides of pan, forming a neat border around the edges.
Bake until crust is set and golden, about 8 minutes.
Set aside on wire rack; leave oven on.

FOR THE FILLING

Meanwhile, in an electric mixer with the wire whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and lime zest at high speed until very fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Gradually add the condensed milk and continue to beat until thick, 3-4 minutes longer.
Lower the mixer speed and slowly add lime juice, mixing until just combined.
Pour mixture into crust and bake for 10 minutes, or until filling has just set.
Cool on wire rack, then refrigerate. Freeze for 15-20 minutes before serving.

FOR THE TOPPING

Whip the cream and the confectioner’s sugar until nearly stiff.
Cut pie in wedges and serve very cold, topping each wedge with a dollop of whipped cream.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour 10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is from the most famous restaurant in Miami. In addition to STONE CRABS they are famous for the BEST KEY LIME PIE EVER !!!!!!

You will not be disappointed. A DIETERS DELIGHT ONLY 473 CALORIES PER SEEVING.

 

 

 

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