4Add six sheets of graham crackers (or 90 grams of Biscoff/Speculoos cookies), half a cup of sweetened shredded coconut, and a quarter cup of packed light brown sugar to a food processor.
5Add six sheets of graham crackers (or 90 grams of Biscoff/Speculoos cookies), half a cup of sweetened shredded coconut, and a quarter cup of packed light brown sugar to a food processor.
6Add six sheets of graham crackers (or 90 grams of Biscoff/Speculoos cookies), half a cup of sweetened shredded coconut, and a quarter cup of packed light brown sugar to a food processor.
7Process until you have nice, fine crumbs.
8Process until you have nice, fine crumbs.
9Process until you have nice, fine crumbs.
10With the mixer running, add a quarter cup (57 grams) of melted butter.
11With the mixer running, add a quarter cup (57 grams) of melted butter.
12With the mixer running, add a quarter cup (57 grams) of melted butter.
13Carefully remove the blade from the food processor and stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure even butter distribution.
14Carefully remove the blade from the food processor and stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure even butter distribution.
15Carefully remove the blade from the food processor and stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure even butter distribution.
16Transfer the crumb mixture into a pie dish.
17Transfer the crumb mixture into a pie dish.
18Transfer the crumb mixture into a pie dish.
19Use your fingers to roughly shape the crust, then use a glass or measuring cup to press down and compact the crust, angling the glass at the edge to keep the top in line.
20Use your fingers to roughly shape the crust, then use a glass or measuring cup to press down and compact the crust, angling the glass at the edge to keep the top in line.
21Use your fingers to roughly shape the crust, then use a glass or measuring cup to press down and compact the crust, angling the glass at the edge to keep the top in line.
22Bake the crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until fragrant.
23Bake the crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until fragrant.
24Bake the crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until fragrant.
25While the crust bakes, slice key limes in half and juice them to yield half a cup of key lime juice, using a strainer and your fingers if a juicer is not suitable for key limes.
26While the crust bakes, slice key limes in half and juice them to yield half a cup of key lime juice, using a strainer and your fingers if a juicer is not suitable for key limes.
27While the crust bakes, slice key limes in half and juice them to yield half a cup of key lime juice, using a strainer and your fingers if a juicer is not suitable for key limes.
28In a large bowl, add two eggs, one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, half a teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch (eighth of a teaspoon) of salt.
29In a large bowl, add two eggs, one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, half a teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch (eighth of a teaspoon) of salt.
30In a large bowl, add two eggs, one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, half a teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch (eighth of a teaspoon) of salt.
31Whisk the ingredients together until nice and homogenous.
32Whisk the ingredients together until nice and homogenous.
33Whisk the ingredients together until nice and homogenous.
34Pour the key lime juice into the filling mixture and whisk; notice how it immediately begins to thicken due to the chemical reaction.
35Pour the key lime juice into the filling mixture and whisk; notice how it immediately begins to thicken due to the chemical reaction.
36Pour the key lime juice into the filling mixture and whisk; notice how it immediately begins to thicken due to the chemical reaction.
37Add a tenth of a drop of green food coloring using a toothpick if you desire a green tint, as key lime pies are naturally yellow.
38Add a tenth of a drop of green food coloring using a toothpick if you desire a green tint, as key lime pies are naturally yellow.
39Add a tenth of a drop of green food coloring using a toothpick if you desire a green tint, as key lime pies are naturally yellow.
40Pour the filling into the baked crust.
41Pour the filling into the baked crust.
42Pour the filling into the baked crust.
43Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the center is just a bit jiggly and the edges are set.
44Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the center is just a bit jiggly and the edges are set.
45Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the center is just a bit jiggly and the edges are set.
46Let the pie cool for 30 minutes on the countertop, then refrigerate for at least four hours to set perfectly.
47Let the pie cool for 30 minutes on the countertop, then refrigerate for at least four hours to set perfectly.
48Let the pie cool for 30 minutes on the countertop, then refrigerate for at least four hours to set perfectly.
49Once the pie is chilled, prepare the whipped cream by combining one and a half cups of cold heavy cream and about a quarter cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
50Once the pie is chilled, prepare the whipped cream by combining one and a half cups of cold heavy cream and about a quarter cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
51Once the pie is chilled, prepare the whipped cream by combining one and a half cups of cold heavy cream and about a quarter cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
52Whip on low, then medium, then high speed until it reaches a beautiful, soft, smooth peak stage, stopping the mixer before it's done and finishing by hand for control.
53Whip on low, then medium, then high speed until it reaches a beautiful, soft, smooth peak stage, stopping the mixer before it's done and finishing by hand for control.
54Whip on low, then medium, then high speed until it reaches a beautiful, soft, smooth peak stage, stopping the mixer before it's done and finishing by hand for control.
55Using a triggered ice cream scoop, place scoops of whipped cream on top of the pie to create a mountain.
56Using a triggered ice cream scoop, place scoops of whipped cream on top of the pie to create a mountain.
57Using a triggered ice cream scoop, place scoops of whipped cream on top of the pie to create a mountain.