Best 2 Real Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Unlock the secrets to creating an authentic and delectable real key lime pie, a classic dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its zesty, refreshing, and tangy flavors. This ultimate guide will provide you with invaluable insights into crafting this iconic pie, from selecting the freshest key limes to mastering the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Discover the art of creating a creamy, velvety filling and a flaky, golden-brown crust, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a home cook seeking to impress your loved ones or a passionate baker looking to expand your repertoire, this comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge and techniques you need to master the art of real key lime pie.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

REAL KEY LIME PIE FROM KEY WEST



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Want to take a trip to the beach from your kitchen? This key lime pie will take your taste buds on vacation. The lime filling is smooth and creamy with the perfect amount of tart flavor. Buttery and sweet, the graham cracker crust is the perfect vessel for the key lime filling. The dollop of whipped cream on top cuts the bite of...

Provided by R C

Categories     Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST
16 graham crackers, crushed
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 lb unsalted butter
PIE FILLING
4 large egg yolks
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 key limes)
2 tsp lime peel, grated, green portion only
WHIPPING CREAM FOR GARNISH (OPTIONAL)
1/2 c heavy whipping cream
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp Madagascar pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. CRUST: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the ingredients together and press them into a 9-inch pie plate (glass or pre-formed tin is your option). Bake in oven in middle rack for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven, and cool on a rack. Note: Do not turn off the oven, as you will be baking the next portion of the pie momentarily.
  • 2. PIE FILLING: In a stand mixer with the whipping attachment, beat the egg yolks on medium speed until they are thick and turn yellow, DO NOT OVERMIX!
  • 3. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk, and turn the mixer speed to low. Drizzle 1/2 of the lime juice. Once the lime juice is incorporated, add the other half of the juice and the zest, continue to mix until melted (just a few seconds).
  • 4. Pour the mixture into the pie shell.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes to set the yolks. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for approximately 2 hours to set.
  • 6. WHIPPING CREAM: In a stainless steel medium bowl, combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla and whisk by hand until creamy peaks form.
  • 7. SERVING: Take the pie out of the refrigerator and slice pie in 8ths. Plate pie and add a dollop of whip cream! Try it also with some toasted coconut too!

REAL KEY LIME PIE



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I found this recipe one day and could not wait to try it. I travel a lot so I scoured the southeast looking for a Key Lime pie that wasn't artificially green and tasted the way my mother always said it tasted. This recipe fills all those promises of tasty limy goodness! Not baked, so make sure you have plenty of room in the fridge.

Provided by Easy Baker

Categories     Pie

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (9 inch) single vanilla cookie pie crusts (short bread works beautifully)
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice (found in the juice isle or in Produce as actual Key Limes)
1/8 teaspoon lime oil (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft.
  • Add the condensed milk and beat until well blended (it should be relatively smooth, don't worry about little lumps).
  • Add the Key Lime juice and Lime Oil, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour filling into a pie crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and limes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 178.7, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 27.3, Protein 6.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes: The flavor of key limes is much more intense than that of regular limes. If you can't find key limes, you can use regular limes, but you will need to add more of them to achieve the same flavor.
  • Don't overmix the filling: Overmixed filling will be tough and rubbery. Mix the filling only until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Chill the pie before serving: This will help the filling to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream: This will add a delicious creamy touch to the pie.

Conclusion:

Key lime pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, tangy filling and flaky crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. By following these tips, you can make the best key lime pie ever. So what are you waiting for? Start baking!

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