2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (key limes if you can find them)
2 Tbsp. water
1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)
1 tsp. grated lime peel
1 ready-made graham cracker crust (it would probably taste better with a homemade graham cracker crust)
1 cup whipping cream
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
In a large mixing bowl beat eggs and yolk with wire whisk until combined.
Gradually add milk to yolks, beating until combined. Add lime juice, water, food coloring (if desired) and lime peel. Whisk until well mixed. Pour into crust. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350* for 20 minutes until almost set in the center. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Chill small mixing bowl and beaters of electric mixter.
In chilled bowl beat cream, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon whipped cream around edges of pie. Garnish with lime slices.
