Best 6 Key Lime Pie With Almond Crumb Crust Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the enticing key lime pie, a classic dessert that harmonizes zesty and sweet flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure as we uncover the secrets of a remarkable key lime pie, featuring a crumbly almond crust that complements the velvety filling, an irresistible combination that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the perfect balance of tangy key lime and creamy sweetness in this timeless treat, along with helpful tips and tricks to ensure pie-making success.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PHOENICIAN'S KEY LIME PIE



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When I moved from Lebanon to Florida spring of 1999, I brought with me my love for cooking and search for new recipes. The famous key lime pie was new to me. It was a friend's best dessert, and he used to buy it from Costco every time we go for shopping. I tasted the pie at several places, but they were missing that wow flavor. I kept playing with the recipe, and the right flavor is found. I live now in North Bay, Ontario, and we only get the Key Limes twice a year, so sometimes I substitute with fresh lime juice. I hope you all enjoy!!

Provided by Arlette Therese Abdallah

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

Time 10h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅔ cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
¼ cup butter, melted
4 egg yolks
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
¾ cup cold heavy cream
½ teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Combine the almonds with the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking, beat the egg yolks in a bowl with the condensed milk, cream, and lime zest. Whisk in the lime juice a little at a time to thicken the custard. Pour the custard into the pie crust and return to the oven.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes to help the custard begin to set. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack before covering loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerating overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 164.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 177.3 mg, Sugar 36.6 g

EASY KEY LIME PIE I



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This is the 1999 American Pie Council 's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Quick and Easy Category. Garnish each piece with a slice of lime and a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping if you like.

Provided by DINNER2

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

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 egg yolks, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 37 g

KEY LIME PIE WITH ALMOND CRUMB CRUST



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Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Lime     Almond     Chill     Gourmet     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 9

For the crust
1 cup zweiback crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted lightly, cooled completely, and ground fine in a food processor
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated, the whites at room temperature
a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice (available bottled at specialty food shops) or fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Make the crust:
  • In a bowl combine well the crumbs, the almonds, the butter, and the sugar, press the mixture onto the bottom and side of a 10-inch pie plate, and bake the shell in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 10 minutes, or until it is browned lightly. Let the shell cool on a rack.
  • In a large bowl beat the yolks with the condensed milk and stir in the lime juice, a little at a time, stirring to combine the filling well. Spoon the filling into the shell and chill the pie for 1 hour. In a bowl beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold soft peaks, add the sugar, beating, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat the meringue until it holds stiff peaks. Spread the meringue over the filling and bake the pie in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 15 minutes, or until the meringue is just golden. Chill the pie for 2 hours.

KEY LIME PIE WITH ALMOND CRUMB CRUST



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Categories     Side     Bake     Lime     Almond     Chill

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For crust
1 cup zweiback crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted lightly, cooled completely, and ground fine in a food processor
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup sugar
For filling
3 large eggs, separated, the whites at room temperature
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice (available bottled at specialty food shops) or fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1/3 cup sugar
Special equipment: 10-inch pie plate

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, with the rack in the middle.
  • In a medium bowl, combine well the crumbs, almonds, butter, and sugar. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the side of a 10-inch pie plate. Bake the shell for 10 minutes, or until it is browned lightly. Let the shell cool on a rack.
  • In a large bowl, beat the yolks with the condensed milk and stir in the lime juice, a little at a time, stirring to combine the filling well. Spoon the filling into the cooled shell and chill the pie for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold soft peaks. Add the sugar, beating, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat the meringue until it holds stiff peaks. Spread the meringue over the filling and bake for 15 minutes, or until the meringue is just golden. Chill the pie for 2 hours.

MARSHMALLOW-ALMOND KEY LIME PIE



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Summer is peak season for Key limes-a must for this pie's distinctive sweet-tart flavor. Unlike other Key lime pies, mine has a smooth marshmallow layer on top that makes it stand out as a crowd favorite. -Judy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon grated Key lime peel
1/2 cup Key lime juice
Dash salt
1 large egg yolk
1-3/4 cups miniature marshmallows
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup almonds in a food processor; process until almonds are finely chopped. Add melted butter and honey; process until crumbly. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat 5 ounces cream cheese, milk, lime peel, lime juice and salt until blended. Add egg yolk; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Bake until center is almost set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, place marshmallows and butter in a small heavy saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Transfer to a large bowl; beat in remaining cream cheese until blended. Beat in cream. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., Beat chilled marshmallow mixture until light and fluffy. Spread over pie; sprinkle with remaining almonds. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

KEY LIME PIE



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We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can't find Key lime juice, regular lime juice works just fine. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 drop green food coloring, optional
2 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten
2 tablespoons Key lime juice
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
Whipped cream, optional
Optional: Thinly sliced Key limes and additional grated lime zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in water and, if desired, food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lime juice, butter and lime zest. , Pour into crust. Cool for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream, lime slices and zest if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. If you can't find key limes, you can use regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Make sure the butter is cold when you make the crust. This will help the crust to be flaky.
  • Chill the pie crust before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Use a water bath to bake the pie. This will help to prevent the pie from cracking.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set.

Conclusion:

This key lime pie with almond crumb crust is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy filling is made with fresh key limes, and the almond crumb crust adds a delightful crunch. This pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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