Thursday, July 7, 2011

Pie in a jar

Made these Key Lime Pie in a jar
desserts for 4th of July.
They turned out so cute - and delicious!



Can't take credit for the idea...
got that here
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Key Lime Pie
Crust:
1 sleeve of graham crackers
5 Tbl. butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup pecans
Filling:
3 egg yolks
2 tsp. lime zest
1 (14oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 c. key lime juice
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Process crackers & nuts in food processor, add
sugar, then melted butter. Press a heaping spoonful
into ea. jar. Bake till set and golden, approx. 8-10 min.
Set aside to cool on a wire rack. Beat eggs & lime zest
till light and fluffy. Gradually add condensed milk and
beat till thick. On lower speed add lime juice and mix.
Pour into jars. Bake at 350 for 10 min., then cool
on wire rack. Cool in fridge for several hours
before serving. *I topped with fresh whipped cream.

Yummy!


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