Makes 8 servings Dr. Carmen April of Nashville, Tennessee, learned from her mother that cleaning as you go makes for the easiest hosting. The house stays clean, and so does the kitchen, which is a good thing, since the party always ends up in the kitchen.
CRUST
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup white sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter
FILLING
2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Key lime or regular lime juice
2 large eggs
TOPPING
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 Key lime or regular lime, cut into wheels
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. To make the crust combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Mix with your hands. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
To make the filling, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer beat on medium speed until well blended. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
To make the topping, combine the sour cream and powdered sugar and mix well. The mixture will be thick. Spread the topping over the pie with a spatula. Arrange the lime wheels over the topping.
Makes 8 servings