Memories of Miami

looking through pics the other day, i came across our miami trip from back in december. lol- definitely one train wreck of a vacation, from bed bugs to scary public transpo encounters to car accidents. so much for spontaneity. nevertheless, still had a great time catching up with the former roomie. :)

one of the highlights of our trip was dinner at joe's stone crab- giant crab legs, creamed garlic spinach, grilled tomato with cheese, and of course, the famous key lime pie named for the area. in fact, it was so good, i was inspired to make it.

Key Lime Pie
(courtesy cooking light)

• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup key lime juice (i used the Nellie and Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice since did not have fresh key limes on hand)
  
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
• 1 graham cracker crust (can self make or buy pre-made)
  

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Beat eggs and egg whites at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended. Gradually add juice, rind, and milk to egg mixture, beating until well-blended.

3. Spoon mixture into crust. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until almost set (the center will not be firm but will set up as it chills).

4. Cool pie on a wire rack. Cover loosely, and chill 4 hours. If desired, spread whipped topping evenly over filling (**Note: i'm personally not a whipped cream fan, so i skipped this step. for those who do like whipped cream, i highly recommend making it yourself- add a little sugar to heavy cream and then beat with mixer until whipped cream texture and consistency is achieved).

end result: tart and refreshing, simple to make, and even semi-healthy! hey, who says you can't have it all ;)

now, if only i could be eating it here...