FLORIDA KEYS KEY LIME PIE

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Gosh I have had this recipe for ever and a day...It is Tart and Sweet at the same time...as some would same it does have Pucker Power. It has always reminded me of when we used to go to Marie Callenders Restaurant I always ordered Key Lime Pie. There are many variation of Florida Key classics, some made with flakey crust, but...

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c graham crackers, crushed (about 20 sq)
1/3 c butter, softened (rm temp)
1/4 c cane sugar
PIE FILLING
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
2/3 c lime juice, fresh
few drops of green food coloring
TOPPING
1 c heavy whipping cream
3 Tbsp sugar superfine
LIME ZEST AND LIME SLICES FOR GARNISH

Steps:

  • 1. Graham Crust: Preheat oven to 350* 9" Pie Plate Lightly spray pie plate with butter spray. Blend crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl. Spoon into pie plate and, using wax paper press firmly against sides and bottom (not over rim). Bake 8-10 min Let cool before filling.
  • 2. Filling: While the crust is cooling start your filling. Beat yolks with condensed milk just to blend, add lime juice and beat until smooth (filling will be soft). Tint pale green and pour into graham shell. Chill 2 hourx
  • 3. Whipping Cream: Heavy cream, in large bowl, put in sugar (you might want to put a towel over the mixer) becareful not to get it twisted in the mixer. Put the setting on high, till you have stiff peaks.
  • 4. Pull pie out of frig and spread whip cream over the top of the pie garnish with lime zest. Put back into frig for several hours before serving or better yet overnightso the filling is somewhat firm, (it will never really be completely firm) Serve with lime slices, you may want to sprinkle a bit of suger on the limes.

HaSSan ShOaib (VlOgger)
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


beaula samuels
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This is the best key lime pie I've ever had! The crust is perfectly graham crackery and the filling is creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aariz Irfaan
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This pie was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was the perfect combination of buttery and flaky.


SKS VINES
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This pie was a disappointment. The filling was too runny and the crust was too thick. I won't be making this again.


Rakib Raju
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I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


hasnain yousaf
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This recipe is a keeper! The pie was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


AYAN ALI YAQOOB
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This pie was amazing! I loved the creamy filling and the tangy key lime flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mariana Flores
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The crust was a little crumbly, but the filling was delicious. I think I'll try a different crust recipe next time.


Babirye lynn mutoni
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The key lime pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try adding a little more sugar next time.


Johnny L Williams
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This was my first time making key lime pie, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Husnain Husnain358
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The key lime flavor is so refreshing, and the crust is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Musinguzi Patrick
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This key lime pie was a hit at my summer party! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly graham crackery. I highly recommend this recipe.