We decided it would be a tasty treat to take our Key Lime Shortbread and make a creamy and delicious Key Lime Pie... We were right! Here's the recipe for you to try it for yourselves
Ingredients
For the crust:
• 1 1/2 cups key lime shortbread crumbs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the pie filling:
• 28 ounces condensed milk, sweetened
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 3/4 cup key lime juice
• 2 limes or 4 key limes, zested, plus more for topping
For the topping:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the key lime shortbread crumbs, granulated sugar, and butter.
Step 3: Press the mixture into a pie pan and bake for 7 minutes.
Step 4: Cool the pie pan for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 6: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest.
Step 7: Pour the mixture into the crust and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 8: Allow the pie to cool and chill for 3 hours in the fridge.
Step 9: When the pie has completed chilling, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form, using a mixer to assist.
Step 10: Beat in the vanilla.
Step 11: Spread the whipped cream atop the pie and add more lime zest.
Step 12: Serve!