Daves Key Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325F
2. 2
   Combine the egg yolks and the condensed milk in a medium bowl.
3. 3
   Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   With the beaters on, drizzle in the lime juice and continue beating for 2 minutes more.
5. 5
   Quickly pour the filling into the graham cracker crust.
6. 6
   Bake on the center rack for 22 minutes or until firm.
7. 7
   Do not open the oven door while the pie is baking.
8. 8
   If the pie is still a bit loose in the center, bake for 3-5 minutes more.
9. 9
   While the pie is baking, thoroughly wash and dry the beaters, then, using a hand-held mixer set at a medium speed, beat the cream in a medium bowl until light and frothy.
10. 10
    Add the sugar to the cream 2 tablespoons at a time and beat until the sugar is incorporated and the mixture is stiff, about 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Refrigerate until ready to use.
12. 12
    When the pie is finished baking, cool for at least 1 hour.
13. 13
    Then, using a rubber spatula, very gently spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie.
14. 14
    Refrigerate the pie until ready to serve.