KEY LIME PIE WITH COCONUT CRUST 
4 egg yolks
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. grated lime rind
1/3 c. key lime juice
Coconut crust
Whipped cream
Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs & lime twists
1 to 2 drops BLAIR green food color

Beat egg yolks with a wire whisk until lemon colored; add sweetened condensed milk, lime rind and key lime juice, stirring well. Spoon filling into Coconut crust. Chill until firm. Pipe or dollop whipped cream on pie. Garnish, if desired. Yield: one 9 inch pie.

COCONUT CRUST:

1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. gingersnap cookie crumbs
1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. butter, melted

Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Firmly press mixture evenly over bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Chill. Yield: one 9-inch crust.

 

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