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Tortuga Key Lime Pie |
Crust: 1 -1/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker or crisp lemon cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
Filling: 4 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 1 14oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh key lime juice 1 tablespoon Tortuga Light Rum 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Toppings: 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar 1 tablespoon Tortuga Light Rum
For crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Directions:
Combine ingredients & blend well. Press into 9 inch pan, covering bottom & sides to top. Bake for about 8-10 minutes and then remove from oven & allow to cool at least 20 minutes.
For filling: Use an electric mixer to beat egg yolks & lime zest at high speed until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. On low speed, gradually add condensed milk, blending well, then add lime juice, bitters & rum mixing until just blended. Pour mixture into the cooled pie crust & bake at 350 about 12-15 minutes or until center is firm & set. Allow pie to cool 20 minutes on rack, then refrigerate uncovered at least four hours or store in freezer. When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream, sugar & rum until it forms stiff peaks. Mound onto the pie & spread evenly.
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