Key Lime Pie

Courtesy of Cooking for 2

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
Chill Time: 1 Hr.

* 2/3 c. graham cracker crumbs
* 2 Tbsp. sugar
* 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
Filling:
* 1/2 c. sugar
* 2 Tbsp. flour
* 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
* 1/8 tsp. salt
* 1 c. water
* 1 drop green food coloring, optional
* 2 egg yolks, beaten
* 2 Tbsp. key lime juice
* 1 tsp. butter
* 1/2 tsp. grated lime peel
* whipping cream, optional

1. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 8-10 min. or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in water and food coloring if desired. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 min. longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lime juice, butter and lime peel.
3. Pour into crust. Cool for 15 min. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

* Nutritional values are calculated without whipped cream.

Calories: 321;   Total Fat: 13g;   Saturated Fat: 7g;   Cholesterol: 132mg;   Total Carbs: 49g;   Fiber: 1g;   Protein: 3g;   Sodium: 259mg;