The Sims Key Lime Pie
Things you'll need
Ingredients for the pie crust- 2 cups crush graham crackers
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Ingredients for the filling
- 4 egg yolks
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- Green food coloring
For the toppings
- Whipped cream
- Lime wedges
- Hand mixer
- Pie pan
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Let's get started!
Prepare the crust
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the graham crumbs, light brown sugar and melted butter until evenly combined.
- Take a handful of the pie crust and pat down on the bottom and sides of the pie pan.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
Make the filling
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy.
- Add the condensed milk and mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the egg yolks and mix again.
- Pour the lime juice into the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Add 1 drop of green food coloring.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake for another 8-10 minutes. The pie should not be completely firm and would jiggle when lightly shaken.
- Let it cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Place in the fridge to chill for an hour and half.
Time to decorate!
- Take your lime and use a knife to cut wedges. You will need 5 wedges.
- Place the 5 limes in a circle leaving some room in the middle.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream in the center.
- Squeeze an outline of whipped cream around the pie crust area.
Written By Rosanna Pansino