Daves Key Lime Pie

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   Preheat the oven to 325F

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   Combine the egg yolks and the condensed milk in a medium bowl.

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   Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

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   With the beaters on, drizzle in the lime juice and continue beating for 2 minutes more.

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   Quickly pour the filling into the graham cracker crust.

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   Bake on the center rack for 22 minutes or until firm.

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   Do not open the oven door while the pie is baking.

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   If the pie is still a bit loose in the center, bake for 3-5 minutes more.

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   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.

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    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.

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    Refrigerate until ready to use.

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    When the pie is finished baking, cool for at least 1 hour.

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    Then, using a rubber spatula, very gently spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie.

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    Refrigerate the pie until ready to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.