KEY LIME PIE

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We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can't find Key lime juice, regular lime juice works just fine. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 drop green food coloring, optional
2 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten
2 tablespoons Key lime juice
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
Whipped cream, optional
Optional: Thinly sliced Key limes and additional grated lime zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in water and, if desired, food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lime juice, butter and lime zest. , Pour into crust. Cool for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream, lime slices and zest if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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This key lime pie was a disappointment. The filling was too tart and the crust was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.


Bintamally Montgomery
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I love this key lime pie recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The filling is creamy and tangy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tara The Fox (Tara)
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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.


Katalina Charlea
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I've made this key lime pie recipe several times and it's always a hit. The filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mubiru Frank
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This key lime pie was amazing! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mekhraj Rai
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I thought this key lime pie was just okay. The filling was a little too sweet for my taste and the crust was a bit dry. I probably won't make this recipe again.


sumon nath
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This key lime pie was a disappointment. The filling was too tart and the crust was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.


Nahum Terefe
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I love this key lime pie recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The filling is creamy and tangy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe!


eric kwame
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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.


Miang Mobile
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I've made this key lime pie recipe several times and it's always a hit. The filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!


Barleen Saini
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This key lime pie was amazing! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bobbi Flowers
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I thought this key lime pie was just okay. The filling was a little too sweet for my taste and the crust was a bit dry. I probably won't make this recipe again.


Abu Talha
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This key lime pie was a disappointment. The filling was too tart and the crust was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.


Abby Delgado
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I love this key lime pie recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The filling is creamy and tangy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe!


Trystan Buffington
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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.


VICTOR KIPKORIR
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!


Colten Lewis
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This key lime pie recipe was a hit! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


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