Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Key Lime Pie

KEY LIME PIE

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients: 
225g (71/2oz) Digestive or Marie biscuit, crushed
100 g unsalted/salted butter, melted
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon grated lime rind
400 g condensed milk
juice of 4-5 limes or 100 ml

To decorate:
whipped cream

Method: 
1. Stir the crushed biscuits into the melted butter and press into the base and sides of around 8 inch deep, loose bottomed fluted flat tin.
2. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 180 degree for 5 mins.
3. Meanwhile place the egg yolks and lime rind in a bowl and beat with a hand electric whisk for 3-4 mins until thickened.
4. Pour in the condensed milk and continue whisking for a further 5 mins. Whisk in the lime juice.





5.Pour the mixture into the tin and return to the oven for a further 8-10 mins or until set. Leave to cool in tin for 5 mins, then chill for a further 5 mins.

6. Serve pie slices, Decorate with whipped cream as per your desire.



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