FLORIDA KEY LIME PIE
An adopted recipe from the RecipeZaar account. I did not make any changes to the recipe that is posted, but I do use approx 2 tablespoons more lime juice when I make it...just because I love the sharp lime flavor. Please taste the mix first before you add more lime juice.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Pie
Time 3h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare crust: Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- In 9" pie plate combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar;stir in butter until blended.
- Press mixture firmly and evenly over bottom and sides of pie plate; bake 10 minutes until browned.
- Cool completely on wire rack.
- Prepare filling: In top of double boiler using wire whisk,beat egg yolks,lime juice,1/3 cup sugar and salt until well blended.
- Set over simmering water;cook about 5 minutes,stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to coat back of metal spoon.
- Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoons grated lime peel.
- Refrigerate mixture about 45 minutes until cool.
- Meanwhile,in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed,beat cream until soft peaks form.
- Set 1 cup whipped cream aside for garnish;fold cooled lime mixture into remaining cream.
- Spoon filling into prepared crust;refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
- To serve: Spoon remaining whipped cream decoratively over top of pie; sprinkle cream with remaining 1 tablespoons lime peel.
- Garnish with lime slices,if desired.
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Rose Onyinyechi
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still delicious. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth.
Kevin Kirui
[email protected]I love this pie! The key lime flavor is so refreshing, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement.
Lisa Gorge
[email protected]This pie is a little too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crust was excellent, and the filling was creamy and smooth.
aryan Shankar
[email protected]I've never made a key lime pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The pie turned out great, and my friends loved it!
Kelisha celestine
[email protected]This pie is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the key lime flavor is so unique.
Zakaria Sillah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart.
mensah sowah
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the tart key limes and the sweet graham cracker crust.
Shamoya Mcclymont
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to set properly, but the filling was still delicious.
Heather Colvin
[email protected]This pie is a bit more tart than I expected, but still delicious. The crust is nice and flaky, and the filling is creamy and smooth.
Mdshajahan MdShajahan
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. The key lime flavor is so refreshing, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement.
Upgrade Bangla
[email protected]This was the first time I've made a key lime pie, and it turned out amazing! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was perfectly tart and sweet. My family loved it!