Joe's Stone Crab: Key Lime Pie Recipe

Joe's Stone Crab is a famous seafood restaurant in Miami Beach, Florida.  My dad has been several times, always knowing how to beat the crowds and get the hard to come by reservations there.  So of course one of the most popular South Florida restaurants is going to make a wicked Key Lime Pie.  Below is the recipe for Joe's Stone Crab Key Lime Pie. 





Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 5 egg yolks
• 2 can(s) (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup(s) fresh lime juice
• Zest of 1/2 lime

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

• 10 graham crackers, crushed
• 1/4 cup(s) sugar
• 5 tablespoon(s) melted butter
• Whipped cream, optional

Directions:

1. For the filling: Mix yolks, milk, juice, and zest.
2. For the crust: Mix crackers, sugar, and butter. Form the crust in a 12" pie pan. Bake 8 minutes at 375 degrees F. Remove and let cool.
3. Pour in the filling and bake another 8 minutes at 375 degrees F. Remove and let cool. Once cool, place in the freezer until ready to use.
4. Before serving, remove from the freezer and let thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes. Top with whipped cream if desired.

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