KEY LIME CREAM PIE

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Flavorful pie named after key limes, found in the Florida Keys. Garnish each slice with whipped cream if you like.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Key Lime Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
3 eggs, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, condensed milk, lime juice, and lime rind. Beat on medium speed with electric mixer for about 1 minute or until mixture is thoroughly blended. Pour into baked pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until center is set. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then chill at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Immediately refrigerate any leftovers. Do not store for longer than 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 190.7 mg, Sugar 27.7 g