Pappa’s Key Lime Pie

Pappa’s Key Lime Pie

2 egg yolks
2 (14 oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup key lime juice (frozen, bottled or fresh)
1 (9x1 inch) prepared graham cracker pie crust
green food coloring
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
Lime slices for garnish (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, whip egg yolks, condensed milk, food coloring and lime juice 5 minutes. Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes or until edges are set and center is still soft. Remove from oven and place in refrigerator to cool.

In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar and salt 3 to 6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Spread topping evenly over chilled pie. Return pie to 350 degree oven to set the topping, about 15 minutes; do not let it brown. Refrigerate 24 hours after the second baking . To serve cut into wedges and garnish with lime slices.