Classic Key Lime Pie with Condensed Milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture looks like wet sand.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate using the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it tightly.
4. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool.
5. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
6. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until completely combined.
7. Slowly pour in the key lime juice while whisking constantly until the filling thickens.
8. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes until the filling is set.
9. Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the pie to set completely.
10. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
11. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with fresh lime slices and mint leaves.