Mortons of Chicago Key Lime Pie
Demonstrated by: Executive Chef Jack Mead.
Holidays Sizzle at Mortons The Steakhouse Honolulu on April 16, 2003.
Ingredients:
1 (10-inch) ready-made graham cracker crust
1 egg white
2 cans (14 oz size) sweetened condensed milk
6 tablespoons sugar
1 cup egg yolks (about 14)
1 cup lime juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Grated rind of 1 lime
Directions:
- Preheat electric oven to 375°F.
- Brush inside of crust with egg white; bake for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, sugar, egg yolks, and lime juice.
- Pour into crust and bake for 30 minutes or until center is firm.
- Cool; refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
- In a large bowl, whip cream; add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread over pie.
- Garnish with lime rind.
Makes 8 servings.
