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The Shape of Water: Key Lime Pie recipe

The Shape of Water: Key Lime Pie

A recipe for key lime pie inspired by the Oscar nominated movie, The Shape of Water, directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Sally Hawkins.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings 1 9" pie

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 package graham crackers 9oz / 255g
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Filling

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice 4oz / 113g
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14oz / 396g
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • zest of 2 key limes
  • 2 drops green gel food coloring

Topping

  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease a 9" pie pan and set aside. Preheat the oven to 325F.
  • In a stand mixer, crush the graham crackers until it resembles fine sand. Add the salt and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Pour the mixture into the pie pan. Use a cup measure to help evenly press the graham crackers into the pie pan. Bake the crust for 8 minutes until very fragrant and a slightly darker golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Pour the filling into the prebaked pie shell. Bake for another 10-15 minutes at 325F until just set.
  • Let it cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate it for 3 hours. Before serving, place the heavy cream in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until bubbles start to form on top. Add the sugar and whisk until you get medium stiff peaks. Pipe a design around the pie or simply spread it on top to cover.