Chocolate Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, combine cracker crumbs, cocoa and butter.
2. 2
   Press into a 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and pushing crumbs about 3/4 inch up side of pan.
3. 3
   Refrigerate until needed.
4. 4
   Finely grate 2 tablespoons zest from limes and set aside.
5. 5
   Squeeze juice from limes (there should be about 3/4 cup) and set aside.
6. 6
   In a mixing bowl, combine condensed milk, 1 1/4 cups heavy cream and lime zest and juice.
7. 7
   Whisk until thick enough to hold peaks.
8. 8
   Spoon into chilled crust, leaving a border visible around edge, and smoothing top.
9. 9
   Chill for at least two hours or overnight.
10. 10
    To serve, remove side of springform pan.
11. 11
    If desired, whisk remaining 3/4 cup cream until thick.
12. 12
    Pipe rosettes of cream around edge of pie to create a border.
13. 13
    Grate a light dusting of chocolate on top.
14. 14
    Serve immediately; pie will soften if left at room temperature.