Best 7 Old Fashioned Lime Pie Recipes

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Experience the nostalgic flavors of yesteryear with our comprehensive guide to creating an unforgettable old fashioned lime pie. Embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of this timeless classic, blending the perfect balance of tangy lime, creamy filling, and a delectable graham cracker crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let us walk you through the steps of crafting this iconic pie, ensuring an indulgent and delightful treat that will transport you back in time.

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

LIME PIE



Lime Pie image

I inherited a love of cooking and baking from my grandmother. One taste of this refreshing pie takes me back to happy times spent in her kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Few drops green food coloring, optional
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Additional whipped topping and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine milk and juice; let stand for a few minutes. Stir in whipped topping. Add food coloring if desired. Spoon into crust. Chill until firm. Garnish with whipped topping and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CLASSIC KEY LIME PIE



Classic Key Lime Pie image

Creamy, sweet, and tart, this classic lime dessert is always a favorite.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (14 ounce) cans EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
⅔ cup fresh lime juice
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Press mixture into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form crust. Bake 10 minutes or until crust begins to brown. Cool 15 minutes on wire rack.
  • Whisk sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and sour cream in large bowl until blended. Stir in lime peel. Pour filling into crust. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until tiny bubbles begin to form on surface of pie. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Beat cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff. Top pie with whipped cream. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Best served the same day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 287.4 mg, Sugar 42.9 g

OLD-FASHIONED LIME PIE



Old-Fashioned Lime Pie image

Categories     Food Processor     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Lime     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

36 vanilla wafer cookies (about 4 3/4 ounces)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 large eggs
Lime slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely grind vanilla wafers in processor. Add melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel; process until moist crumbs form. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Using plastic wrap as aid, press crumbs onto bottom and up sides of dish (crust will be thin). Bake just until crust begins to turn golden on edges, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Meanwhile, whisk condensed milk, lime juice and 1 tablespoon lime peel in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in eggs.
  • Pour filling into warm crust. Bake until filling is set, about 20 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.) Garnish with lime slices. Cut into wedges; serve.

AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE



Authentic Key Lime Pie image

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

OLD FASHIONED LEMON MERINGUE PIE



Old Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie image

This is a wonderful tart/sweet pie. It is amazingly easy and quick to make this from-scratch pie. Use a store bought pie crust for convenience. It needs to chill in the fridge at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. I usually try to have my meringue going while the filling is cooking so that it will be ready while the filling is still nice and hot so it doesn't seperate, but not too soon so it doesn't weep. Sometimes I make it and sometimes I don't, but either way its an amazingly delicious pie.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 1 9 inch pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 prebaked pie shell
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water, divided, boil 1 cup
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 egg yolks, well beaten (reserve whites for meringue)
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
4 egg whites
1 pinch cream of tartar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Baked the pie shell until lightly golden according to package directions. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan (without heat), combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine. Gradually blend in 1/2 cup cold water and lemon juice until smooth. Add egg yolks, blend thoroughly. Finally, add pieces of butter.
  • Stirring constantly, gradually add 1 cup boiling water. Now turn on the heat and bring mixture to a full boil, stirring gently.
  • Once mixture begins to thicken, turn heat down and simmer slowly for 1 minute or until well-gelled.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
  • Pour hot mixture into cooled pie shell.
  • Place egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and then gradually add sugar and vanilla and continue beating until stiff peaks form, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Use to top lemon filling while it is still hot.
  • Make sure meringue completely covers filling and that it goes right up to the edge of the crust.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until meringue is golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, chill in the refrigerator until nice and cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 141.1, Sodium 337.1, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 49.4, Protein 6

" OLD KEY LIME HOUSE " PIE



This key lime pie recipe is from the "Old Key Lime House" in Lantana, Florida. It is the oldest waterfront restaurant in Florida. Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (3/4 stick)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup bottled key lime juice
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • FOR CRUST: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Add the melted butter and stir to coat well. Press crust into a 9-inch diameter glass pie dish. Bake 5 minutes. Cool.
  • FOR FILLING: Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Whisk all filling ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into cooled crust. Bake until center is set, about 25 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold. Then cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • FOR TOPPING: using electric mixer, beat all topping ingredients in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread atop pie and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 179.6, Sodium 325.4, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 44.9, Protein 7.1

OLD-FASHIONED LIME PICKLES RECIPE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Old-Fashioned Lime Pickles Recipe Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by garciamoss

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 About 6 pounds of 4- to 5-inch unwaxed pickling cucumbers (preferably fresh-picked and thin-skinned), scrubbed and rinsed
1 cup food-grade pickling lime (calcium hydroxide)
1/2 cup salt
1 gallon cold water
3 pounds white or yellow onions, diced
2 quarts white wine vinegar or cider vinegar (minimum 5 percent acidity; cider vinegar darkens pickles)
6 cups granulated sugar or 5 1/4 cups honey (honey adds its own flavor and darkens brine)
2 1/2 teaspoons unrefined sea salt or pickling salt
2 teaspoons mixed pickling spice

Steps:

  • 1. Cut cucumbers into 1/4-inch slices, discarding the ends. In a 2-gallon or larger nonreactive (glass or ceramic) container, mix lime with salt and water. Add cucumbers and soak, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 24 hours. 2. Remove slices from lime solution, rinse in a colander and resoak for 1 hour in fresh, cold water. Repeat rinsing and soaking steps at least 2 more times to completely remove lime. Drain well. Set aside. 3. In a large pot, whisk together onions, vinegar, sugar, salt and pickling spice. Simmer over low heat-do not boil-for 15 minutes. 4. Sterilize 4 quart-sized canning jars, with their lids and seals, in boiling water. Carefully pack cucumbers and onions into jars and pour hot liquid over them, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Use a wooden chopstick to stir out any air bubbles, and wipe rims to remove any liquid. Apply lids and rings. 5. Meanwhile, fill canner halfway with water, and heat it to 180 degrees. Set jars in canner, and continually monitor water temperature for 30 minutes. Make only minor adjustments to maintain this temperature for the duration. Ideally it should never exceed 185 degrees. (Alternatively, process jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.) Pickles improve after a month in storage.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh limes. If you only have bottled lime juice, add an extra tablespoon or two to compensate for the lack of zest.
  • Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can make the pie filling tough.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center of the pie should come out clean.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and firm up.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned lime pie is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, tangy filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give this old-fashioned lime pie recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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