Easy Key Lime Pie
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: July 7, 2013

Key lime pie and summer go hand in hand.  This dessert is sweet, tart, and best of all - easy.  If you are unavailable to find fresh key limes to juice for this recipe, you can substitute with the bottled juice.
Easy Key Lime Pie
 
Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter
	1/4 cup sugar
	1 1/4 cups finely crushed graham crackers
	3 egg yolks
	14 ounces can of sweetened condensed milk
	1/2 cup key lime juice
	3 tablespoons water
green food coloring (optional)
Whipped cream
Directions:
Crust: melt butter and stir in 1/4 cup sugar. Add crushed crackers and toss to mix well. Spread evenly into a 9-inch pie plate and press onto bottom and sides. Chill 1 hour or until firm. Can also bake in a 375 degree oven for 4-5 minutes and then cool before filling.
In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks with a whisk or a fork. gradually whisk/stir in condensed milk. Add lime juice, water, and a few drops of green food coloring if desired. Mixture will thicken as you stir.
Spoon filling into the crust. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes and cool for 1 hour, then chill for 3-4 hours. Top with whipped cream and serve.