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In this video, Mahalo cooking expert Stacey Hicks shows you how to make a Key lime pie.

What You'll Need
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For the crust

* 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
* 1/3 cup sugar

* 6 tbsp butter, melted

For the filling
* 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk

* Yolks from 4 large eggs
* 2/3 cups fresh or bottled Key lime juice

* 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest

For the topping

* 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
* 1 tsp vanilla

* 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Equipment

* 9-inch pie pan

* Mixing bowl

* Measuring cups

* Measuring spoons

* Whisk

* Electric mixer

* Rolling pin (for crushing graham crackers)

* Plastic food storage bag (for crushing graham crackers)

1. Preheat oven to 350
° F (176° C).About.com: How To Make a Graham Cracker Pie Crust2. Place graham crackers into a plastic bag.
Whats Cooking America: Graham Cracker Pie Crust3. Using a rolling pin, roll graham crackers until finely crushed.
Makes and Takes: Homemade Graham Cracker Crust4. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter.
Whats Cooking America: Graham Cracker Pie Crust5. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Optional: Freeze your crust up to an hour before baking to prevent crumbling.
Food Network: Key Lime Pie 6. Bake for 10 minutes then cool.

1. Lower the oven temperature to 325
° F (162° C).Food Network: Key Lime Pie2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and lime zest until fluffy. If using an electric mixer, mix at high speed for about five minutes.

3. Slowly add the condensed milk and continue to whisk until thick. If using an electric mixer, mix for three to four minutes.

4. Slowly add the lime juice, mixing until blended. If using electric mixer, reduce the speed to low.

5. Pour the filling into the crust.
Epicurious.com: Key Lime Pie6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling has just set.
Food Network: Key Lime Pie7. Cool on a wire rack then refrigerate for at least two hours. For easier slicing, place your pie in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving.

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer until almost stiff.
2. Add vanilla and sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form when beater is lifted from mixture.

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