Grandma Martha's Key Lime Pie

No meringue here...

Crust:

16 Graham crackers , crushed fine
3 tablespoons sugar
1 stick butter, melted

1. Crush graham crackers and place in food processor or blender.
Process until fine/

2. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.

3. Place mixture in a 9 inch pie pan and press firmly to the bottom and sides of the pan. You can use another pie pan to help with this.

4. Bake at 350 ° for 10 - to 12 minutes until a light golden brown.

5. Remove from oven and place on a rack to cool while you mix the filling.


Filling:

1 pie crust (see Graham Cracker Crust)
4 large or extra large egg yolks
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
2 teaspoons grated key lime peel, green portion only (zest)
1 teaspoon grated key lime peel, green portion only (zest)

1. Use an electric mixer and beat the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow, don't over mix.

2. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk. Turn speed to low and mix in half of the lime juice. Once the juice is incorporated add the other half of the juice and the 2 teaspoons of zest, continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds).

3. Pour the mixture into the pie shell, sprinkle the last teaspoon of zest evenly over the top and bake at 350F for 12 minutes to set the yolks (and kill any salmonella in the eggs).