Lemon Lime Twist Pie

Hello everyone! I really like pie, it is something almost everyone likes, it is perfect for all occasions and can be brought anywhere! This recipe I have created is one for the whole family! It is a half and half pie aka two pies in one that everyone can enjoy!!! It is inspired from key lime pie and lemon pie, two delicious hints of summer, or spring! When we visited Florida, they had very good key lime pies that we had with family on a vacation and I just had to make one! As for the lemon pie... I think despite the snow everyone just wanted a glimpse of summer ( well I did!) but there was a problem... no key limes! So I decided to use normal limes in place of them, it tastes absolutely delicious! Two amazing flavors in one pan... let us get started!!!

• For the crust
• 7 oz graham crackers
• 7 tablespoons melted butter

For the lime filling

• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 egg yolks
• Zest of two limes
• 1/2 cup of fresh lime juice
• For the lemon filling
• 1 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
• Zest of one lemon

For the garnish (Whole step is optional)

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2-1 tablespoon of lime zest ( depends how zingy you like it!)
• 1/2-1 tablespoon of lemon zest ( depends how zingy you like it!)
• One lemon cut up into thin slices (optional)
• One lime cut up into thin slices ( optional )

For the separator

• 9-10 inch wide tin foil

Make room in your fridge and preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Put your graham crackers in a bag. Once done smash with a rolling pin or crunch with your hands. Use any thing desired to smash them. Smash so they are about the size of bread crumbs.

Place your graham crackers into a medium sized bowl. Pour your melted butter onto then and combine well. Press into a pie dish with a smooth, hard object. I used a metal spoon. You can use your hands but the outcome is not as well as the spoon option. Put the crust on a baking sheet and in the oven for 7-8 minutes. Lower the temperature to 335 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pour your sweetened condensed milk into a jug of bowl ( whichever your prefer)pour your lime juice in there, egg yolks and zest. Whisk to combine.

Pour your sweetened condensed milk into a separate bowl, add the lemon juice, egg yolks, and lemon zest. Whisk to combine ( should be fairly thick.)

Fold your tin foil in half hot dog way. Fold again so it is thin. Fold sideways from the hamburger way so that it appears as a bookmark shape and size. Take one end and fold towards you ( do not fold in half again) then take the other end and fold it the opposite way.

Put your separator through the middle of the pie and make sure it is stable ( you might have to push some crust against it to keep it in place) have your fillings ready to pour.

Hold onto the separator with one hand keeping it in place, with the other pour half of your lime into one side. (We are just evening out the weight now) then take your lemon filling and pour half of it into the other side. Now you should be able to let go. Pour the rest of your lime into the lime section, do the same with the lemon onto the lemon side.

Put your pie carefully into prepared oven and bake for 17-18 minutes.

Let it cool once you take it out. About 10 minutes so that it is cool enough to pick up with bare hands, then set in the fridge for about 2 hours or until set.

With a knife, cut right along the line of the tinfoil to loosen it up. Then carefully and slowly remove the tinfoil. I used heavy whipping cream to cover up the line in between, showing separation. If you do, whip it until it has soft peaks and then spoon into a bag and cut the end off to pipe on. You can also use lemon and lime slices. But I saved those and lined them up along the edge of the pie. Sprinkle with your zest. Aaaaannnnddd... SERVE!!!

Thankyou for looking at this recipe! I think that it is important to have the special things you like when seeing family and friends and food makes all the difference...especially when you pour your work and joy into it, they can taste it! Everyone likes different things and different flavors and things as simple as food can bring people together! I really enjoyed making this twist pie, it was not only enjoyable to do but also tasty! I had never seen the pie separation done before until I did it today and it was perfect! This pie is a perfect recipe to bring summer into winter, or have gatherings when you do not want to have to much food left over. It is creamy and zingy,I hope whoever tries to make it likes it as much as me!