Best 2 Pepes Cafe Key Lime Pie Recipes
PEPE'S CAFE KEY LIME PIE
This fairly classic recipe for Key lime pie comes from Pepe's Cafe in Key West, Florida, and is a favorite of lime pie aficionado and author David L. Sloan. The addition of whipped egg whites, says Sloan, makes for a filling that's fluffier than those in more traditional versions. For more on Sloan and the story behind Key lime pie, see Molly O'Neill's feature, "The Curious Case of Key Lime Pie."
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the graham cracker crust:
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle with the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until set and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Leave the oven on.
- Make the filling:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or a large mixing bowl with a whisk or hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. Add the lime juice and whisk until combined. Gently fold in about 1/3 of the egg whites to lighten the mixture then add the remaining egg whites and fold until just evenly combined. Gently spread the mixture in the pre-baked crust and bake until just set in the center, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. DO AHEAD: The pie can be baked and stored, covered, in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.
- Garnish and serve:
- In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and sugar and whisk until soft peaks form. Cut the pie into slices and top each with a dollop of whipped cream.
KEY LIME PIE (PEPE'S CAFE RECIPE) RECIPE
Provided by marck
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F. 2. For the crust: In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle with the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until set and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Leave the oven on. 3. For the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or a large mixing bowl with a whisk or hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks. 4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. Add the lime juice and whisk until combined. Gently fold in about 1/3 of the egg whites to lighten the mixture then add the remaining egg whites and fold until just evenly combined. Gently spread the mixture in the pre-baked crust and bake until just set in the center, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. (The pie can be baked and stored, covered, in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.) 5. When serving: In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and sugar and whisk until soft peaks form. Cut the pie into slices and top each with a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips
- For the best results, use freshly squeezed key lime juice. - If you don't have any key limes on hand, you can substitute regular limes. Just be sure to add a little extra sugar to the filling, as key limes are sweeter than regular limes. - To make sure your pie has a creamy filling, be sure to cook it until the center is set. You can check this by inserting a toothpick into the center of the pie. If it comes out clean, the pie is done. - If you want to make your pie ahead of time, you can bake it and then refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Just be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving. - To make a gluten-free pie, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust. - To make a dairy-free pie, use a dairy-free cream cheese and butter.
Conclusion
Key lime pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling and tart key lime flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a dessert to make, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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