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Florida Keys Key Lime Pie with Coconut

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Ingredients
  

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
KEY LIME PIE FILLING:
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (use 2/3 cup for stronger flavor)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes optional
TOPPING:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Key lime slices and zest to garnish optional

Instructions
 

CRUST:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F
    In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press the crumbs up the sides and all over the bottom of your pie dish until you have an even layer of crust.
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Remove and set aside and allow to cool.

KEY LIME PIE FILLING:

  • Beat the lime zest and 4 egg yolks in a medium bowl for 2 minutes. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk, then the key lime juice. Add coconut flakes (optional). Pour filling into your pre-baked graham cracker crust.
    Bake for 12-15 minutes until set. Remove and let cool completely. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.

TOPPING:

  • To make the whipped cream, combine the heavy cream and sugar in a stand mixer and beat until stiff peaks form.
    When ready to serve, pipe the whipped cream on your pie. Garnish with key lime slices and serve chilled. Enjoy!