Sunday, March 15, 2009

Cheater's Key Lime Pie


Inspired by Real Simple

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons butter, melted
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
6- ounce can frozen limeade concentrate (not thawed)
1 cup heavy cream
Zest of one lime or several key limes, more for garnish
Lime slices, for garnish

In a medium sized bowl combine, graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9" pie plate with the bottom of a glass. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.

Place condensed milk, limeade concentrate, lime zest and heavy cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until fluffy and soft peaks form.

Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate until chilled and loosely set, about 4-6 hours or overnight.

Garnish with slices of lime and more zest.