Costco Key Lime Pie

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Ingredients 

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs crushed with a food processor, about 1 ½ packages

  • 1/3 cup butter melted

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Key Lime Filling

  • 3 large eggs separated, room temperature is bes

  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

  • ½ cup key lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons grated lime peel

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Whipped Topping

  • 1-2 cups whipping cream

  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Mix together crushed graham crackers, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl, or the bowl of a food processor.

  • Press onto bottom and 1” up the sides a 9” lightly greased Springform pan or a 9-10 inch pie plate.

  • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool while making filling.

Key Lime Pie Filling

  • Whisk egg yolks in a large bowl. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lemon juice and zest. Mix until smooth.

  • In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy with mixer. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until soft peaks form.

  • Gently fold into yolk mixture, then spoon into prepared crust.

  • Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until set. Cover and chill for 4- 8 hours.

Whipped Topping

  • Beat whipping cream until stiff. Add sugar and vanilla. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.