Key Lime Pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl.

Step 3

Pour crumb mixture into an 8" - 9.5" pie pan and press it firmly in the bottom of the pan and a little bit up the sides of the pan.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Step 5

Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat well with electric beaters until smooth.

Step 6

Add both cans of sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest and mix again until smooth.

Step 7

Pour into prepared graham cracker crust and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Allow pie to cool for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, before serving.

Step 9

Add heavy cream to a mixing bowl and beat with electric mixers for 1 minute.

Step 10

Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the cooled pie.