Best 6 Authentic Key Lime Pie With Whipped Cream Recipes

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Authentic key lime pie is a classic dessert made with a graham cracker crust, creamy key lime filling, and topped with whipped cream. It is a popular pie to enjoy during the summer months and is a staple at many family gatherings. The key lime filling is made with key limes, which are smaller and more aromatic than regular limes. The filling is typically made with key lime juice, sugar, eggs, and sometimes condensed milk. The whipped cream topping is the perfect finishing touch to this delicious dessert. With its tangy and sweet flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. In this article, we will explore the best recipe to cook authentic key lime pie with whipped cream.

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KEY LIME PIE



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This key-lime pie can be topped with either whipped cream or meringue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs, broken into pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (about 17 limes)
1 tablespoon grated key lime zest, plus more for garnish (about 8 limes)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
3 tablespoons sugar
8 large egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • For the Crust: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine graham-cracker crumbs, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Press into a 9-inch pie plate, and bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • For the Filling: Lower oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, gently whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, and zest. Pour into the prepared, cooled crust.
  • Return pie to oven, and bake until the center is set but still quivers when the pan is nudged, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the Whipped Cream Topping: Shortly before serving, combine cream and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon over cooled pie and serve immediately.
  • For the Meringue Topping: Add topping shortly before serving. In a large bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread meringue on pie, making sure it touches the crust all around. Use a kitchen blowtorch to brown meringue all over.

STEVE'S AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces graham crackers, crushed
4 ounces butter, melted
1 cup canned sweetened condensed milk, chilled
4 egg yolks, cold
1/2 cup key lime juice, cold
Whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • To make the crust, combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix well for 2 minutes. Mold the mixture into a greased, 10-inch pie shell and bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the crust from the oven and allow to cool.
  • To make the filling, combine the milk and the egg yolks and mix well. Slowly add the key lime juice and mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix or the pie will not set-up in the refrigerator. Pour the mix into the pre-baked pie shell and refrigerate until set.
  • To serve, slice the pie and serve with whipped cream or serve plain.

TRADITIONAL KEY LIME PIE



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I have been making this pie for many years. Every time that I serve it, people say "this is what a key lime pie is supposed to taste like". And they are right. I have tried those pie recipes using cream cheese or cool whip, but they are not authentic key lime pies. If you want the "real deal", this is it.

Provided by The Big Cheese

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs, separated with one egg white separate by itself
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
3 teaspoons grated lime rind
1 8 inch pie shell or 1 9-inch pie shell, baked and cooled
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Beat egg yolks.
  • Stir in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice and rind.
  • In a small bowl, stiffly beat 1 egg white.
  • Fold into pie mixture.
  • Turn into baked pie shell.
  • Beat the three reserved egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff but not dry.
  • Spread meringue on top of pie, sealing carefully to the edge of the pie shell.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 350° or until meringue is golden brown.
  • Cool in refrigerator at least 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 170, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 36.3, Protein 8.1

AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE



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I am a Florida native who raised Key lime trees in the back yard. This recipe is as authentic as it gets. A real Key lime pie is plain, simple. This is the recipe I grew up with. I hope you like it.

Provided by JetsonRING

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
4 jumbo egg yolks
½ cup Key lime juice
1 (8 inch) graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk condensed milk and egg yolks together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in Key lime juice; mixture will be thin at first but will thicken as it is whisked. Whisk until smooth and thick. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firm to the touch and only slightly jiggly in the center, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate before serving, 5 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 61.8 g

AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE WITH WHIPPED CREAM



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The real deal. This pie is a bit tart and will make you think you're on vacation to Key West, Florida. I was born and raised there so trust me, I know. Yum! Enjoy!

Provided by RoseKitty8

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 pound Key limes
3 large egg yolks
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Put melted butter in a large mixing bowl and add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt; mix until combined. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate and pat with your fingers on the bottom and up the sides to make the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until very lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the filling. Leave the oven on.
  • Zest limes until you have 1 1/2 tablespoons for the filling plus some to sprinkle on top of the pie; set aside. Juice all limes; you should have 3/4 cup juice.
  • Combine egg yolks and 1 1/2 tablespoons lime zest in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thick. Add condensed milk and mix until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add lime juice and mix until combined. Pour filling into the cooled crust.
  • Bake in the oven until filling has risen slightly and is mostly set but still slightly jiggly in the center, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes at room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator and let cool for at least 2 more hours.
  • Mix heavy cream and sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread on top of the pie and sprinkle with reserved lime zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 160.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 261.1 mg, Sugar 42.8 g

KEY LIME PIE



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Make and share this Key Lime Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Pie

Time 5h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup key lime juice
2 teaspoons key lime juice
2 1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon key lime zest, Grated
3 egg yolks
1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Squeeze juice from 4 lg or 6 small Key Limes and grate rind; set aside.
  • Using a whisk beat egg yolks until buttercup yellow.
  • Add about half the condensed milk, using whisk.
  • Blend well and add remaining milk.
  • Add half the lime juice and blend slowly.
  • Add remaining juice and blend.
  • Add grated rind; mix and pour into chilled pie crust.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • May be frozen.
  • To serve, slice while still frozen and let stand about 10 minutes.
  • Top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 100.1, Sodium 283.3, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 58.7, Protein 9.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh key limes. If you can't find key limes, you can substitute regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before you start making the crust. This will help the crust be flaky.
  • Don't overmix the crust. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
  • Blind bake the crust before filling it. This will help prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Make sure the filling is completely cool before pouring it into the crust. This will help prevent the filling from cracking.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help the filling set and the flavors meld together.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or a dollop of ice cream.

Conclusion:

Key lime pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Follow these tips and you'll be sure to make a key lime pie that everyone will love.

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