Pattycakes in the Kitchen

This is a collection of my recipes. Many are quite old, and have been handed down through generations of my very Southern family. There are others that I have collected over decades of cooking. The purpose of this blog is to preserve and pass them on to the younger generations of my family, and to share with old and new friends. You are welcome and appreciated here. I hope you will join my blog, and visit often! Click JOIN THIS SITE below to join this group of friends who love food!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Mrs. Raff's Key Lime Pie

Ingredients:
4 egg yolks
1 14 oz. can condensed milk
1 tsp. lime zest
½ C freshly squeezed key lime juice
1 Graham cracker crust, or baked pie shell
Whipped cream, optional

Instructions:
Beat eggs well with wire whisk; mix in condensed milk. Add lime zest and juice; mix well. Pour into pie shell; use prepared shell, or make your own. (Recipe follows). Chill well to allow pie firm up. Garnish with whipped cream and a lime slice, if desired.

Graham Cracker Pie Crust:
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
Combine all ingredients; press into bottom and sides of pie pan. Bake at 350* for 10 minutes.
This recipe is from my beautiful granddaughter, Emily. She is a newlywed, and made this yummy pie for her first dinner guests. Way to go, Emmy...I hope you will enjoy cooking as much as I do!