Key Lime Pie
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this refreshing and zesty lime pie. A buttery biscuit crust forms the base for a creamy and tangy filling made with fresh lime juice, double cream, and condensed milk. Topped with delicate crystalized lime zest, this dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. Take a bite and let the vibrant taste of limes whisk you away to a sunny beach in an instant.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 375g/12oz plain or sweetmeal digestive biscuits, crushed
- 150g/5oz unsalted butter
- grated zest and juice of 8 large limes
- 570ml/1 pint double cream
- 1 x 397g/14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- To Decorate:
- crystalized lime zest
Instructions
- 1. Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the crushed biscuits. Lightly press into the base of a 23cm/9in deep loosed-bottomed fluted flan tin. Chill whilst preparing the filling.
- 2. To prepare the filling: place the lime juice into a large bowl, add the cream and condensed milk. Whisk for 1-2 minutes. Add the lime zest and lightly stir. Pour into the prepared biscuit base. Place onto a tray and chill for 1-2 hours.
- 3. Decorate with crystalized lime zest and serve.
Yield
Serves 6
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