Key Lime Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the chocolate in a microwave oven in 30-second bursts, stirring it between each until it's completely melted, smooth, and pourable. (This can also be done in a bowl over a pan of boiling water.)

2. 2

   Pour the chocolate into the pie shell. With a spoon, spread it around to coat the inside of the pie shell evenly.

3. 3

   Combine all filling ingredients except the butter in a metal bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water. Whisk briskly until the mixture thickens and becomes fluffy--about 10-15 minutes.

4. 4

   When the mixture has reached the desired thickness, whisk in the butter.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Put the pie into the refrigerator to set for about two hours.

6. 6

   Decorate pie with shaved chocolate, whipped cream, or lime slices.