key lime pie

This is the simplest pie ever created. It's perfect for anyone who loves the juxtaposition of sweet with sour. If you've only had those horribly sweet, green-tinted monstrosities available at the supermarket, make this recipe. Trust me. If fresh key limes are not available (chances are they're not), a perfectly acceptable substitute is bottled key lime juice (Nelly & Joe's brand is particularly good).

5 egg yolks
4 oz. key lime juice
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
9 inch graham cracker crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Whisk the first three ingredients together and pour them into the fourth. Bake for 15 minutes. Pie will still jiggle when you take it out, but will firm up when it cools.

Allow it to cool to room temperature on the counter before chilling it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Serve unadorned or with whipped cream and grated lime zest if you're feeling adventurous and artsy.