Emerils Key Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter with your hands.
3. 3
   Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, and bake until brown, about 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before filling.
5. 5
   Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, combine the condensed milk, lime juice, and eggs.
7. 7
   Whisk until well blended and place the filling in the cooled pie shell.
8. 8
   Bake in the oven for 15 minutes and allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
9. 9
   Once chilled, combine the sour cream and powdered sugar and spread over the top of the pie using a spatula.
10. 10
    Sprinkle the lime zest as a garnish on top of the sour cream and serve chilled.