Old-Fashioned Lime Pie

A slice of old-fashioned lime pie is a delightful spring-inspired dessert.

Thank you Joanna for this recipe.

Serves: 8-10 slices

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total:  45 min, plus 3 hours chill time

Ingredients

1/2 box Nilla vanilla wafer cookies (about 40 wafers)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
rind of 3 large limes
1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 large eggs

Directions

1. Place wafers in a food processor and grind until fine.  Add melted butter, 1/2 tsp. lime rind and pulse until moist crumbs form.
2. Press crumbs into a 9" glass pie plate using your fingers. If crust mixture is sticky, use a layer of plastic wrap to help avoid it sticking to your fingers. Save plastic wrap for later.
3. Bake crust for about 10 minutes at a preheated oven at 350 F. When the edges turn golden, remove and set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl whisk condensed milk, lime juice and remaining lime rind.  Add eggs and whisk well.
5. Pour filling into the prepared crust and bake until it is set, about 20 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and let cool. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
7. Garnish with lime slices and serve plain or with whipped cream.

Adapted from Bon Appetit (August 1997)