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Linda's Puerto Rican Lime Pie

I have been told hundreds of times that this is the best lime pie my friends and aquaintances have ever had, and have had requests for it at every pot luck and party. I truly believe that the limes from my yard in pr are the reason. They have the most incredible flavor. But another factor is that the filling is slightly tart. The sugar content of most lime pies masks the lemony flavor. Your limes should be juicy. If not, increase the number of them. My limes (actually,

Steps

Prick bottom of pie shell to prevent a dome from forming.
Bake pie crust until golden brown.
Cool.
In the meantime , squeeze the juice from 7 or 8 limes , and remove the seeds.
Whip 1 / 2 of the cream with the vanilla , and add it to the sweetened condensed milk in a medium sized bowl.
Mix gently.
Add the lime juice and gently stir until completely mixed.
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
After the crust has completely cooled , pour in the filling.
If desired , whip more of the cream and cover the top of the pie with a thin layer.
Bitter shredded chocolate or cocoa can be sprinkled on top if desired.
Keep the pie refrigerated until served.
A few times , i have rolled pecan chips into the unbaked crust.
People loved the added texture and flavor of the pecans.

Ingredients

limes, sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream, vanilla, pie crust, unsweetened chocolate squares