Key Lime Pie with Almond Crust

Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 175 degrees Celsius, if you prefer metric). This initial step is crucial to ensure that your oven reaches the desired temperature before proceeding with the recipe.

In order to create the crust, take a handful of almonds and process them in a food processor until they reach a fine, almost powdery consistency. Transfer the ground almonds to a medium-sized bowl and add in some graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Now, pour in the melted butter and mix everything together until it's evenly moistened and holds its shape. Press this mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, making sure it's evenly distributed.

Place the pie plate in your preheated oven and bake until the crust is a golden brown color, which should take anywhere from 10 to 13 minutes. During this time, focus on preparing the filling.

While your crust is baking away in the oven, it's time to prepare the creamy filling. In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, and some grated lime zest. Beat everything together until it's smooth and well combined.

Next, whisk in some fresh lime juice a little at a time to thicken the custard. You may need to add it gradually, as you want the mixture to reach your desired consistency.

Pour this delicious filling into your pie crust, making sure it's evenly distributed. Now, pop the pie back in the oven and bake until the custard is set, which should take around 15 minutes.

Once your pie has cooled down to room temperature on a wire rack, cover it loosely with some plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 8 hours or overnight. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the pie to chill, making it perfect for serving.