Ingredients for - Florida Key Lime Pie

1. Prepared graham cracker crust 1 (9 inch)
2. Cream cheese, softened 2 (8 ounce) packages
3. Low-fat sweetened condensed milk 2 (14 ounce) cans
4. Key lime juice ¾ cup
5. Grated lime zest 1 teaspoon
6. Salt ¼ teaspoon
7. Heavy cream, chilled 1 cup
8. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
9. Confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Florida Key Lime Pie

1 . Stage

To Make Lime Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy. Add condensed milk, lime juice, lime rind, and salt. Whip until mixture is smooth. Pour into graham cracker crust. Cover with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly.

2 . Stage

To Make Topping: In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add vanilla or lemon extract and confectioners' sugar. Continue to whip until cream forms stiff peaks. Place topping in a fine-mesh sieve and place sieve over a bowl to catch liquid that drains off. Cover topping tightly with plastic wrap and allow to drain for 2 hours.

3 . Stage

Before serving, discard liquid that has drained from topping. Spread topping over pie.