KEY LIME PIE WITH BUTTER CRACKER CRUST
We were pleasantly surprised that salty, buttery crackers worked just as well as graham crackers for this Floridian custard pie. This crust would also take nicely to a filling of peanut butter mousse or pudding.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the crust: Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch pie plate. Put the crackers in a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. Add the butter, sugar and egg white and pulse until the mixture comes together like wet sand (it should hold together when pinched). Transfer to the prepared pie plate and press evenly into the bottom and up the sides. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the filling: Whisk together the condensed milk, lime juice, salt and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Pour into the cooked pie shell and bake until the filling is set and only slightly jiggles in the center, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely at room temperature and then refrigerate, loosely covered with plastic wrap, until chilled, about 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Prepare the garnish: Use a citrus zester to make strips of zest. Then cut away all of the peel and white pith (save the other half for another use). Cut the lime "meat" into small chunks.
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with whipped cream. Pipe mounds of whipped cream around the edges of the pie and decorate with chunks of lime and zest. Serve immediately or return to the refrigerator to chill until serving.
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Pachha Tamang
tamang@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Ferdows Kakar
k-f@aol.comThe filling was a bit too runny for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if it was thicker.
gladys agyeiwaa
a_g95@gmail.comI'm not a fan of the butter cracker crust. I think it's too bland. I prefer a graham cracker crust.
Sharmarke Mahamud
mahamud_sharmarke@yahoo.comThis pie is a bit tart, but I like that. It's a nice change from the overly sweet desserts that are so common.
Ganesh Titara
ganesh-titara79@yahoo.comI love the way the butter cracker crust pairs with the key lime filling. It's a unique and delicious combination.
Habibullah Jonayeet
habibullah1@hotmail.co.ukThis is the best key lime pie recipe I've found. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Zaki Afghan
afghan-zaki38@gmail.comI've made this pie for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Anish Parish
ap@yahoo.comThis pie is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.
MD Siddikur Rahman
md_s51@gmail.comI love the unique flavor of the key limes in this pie. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Mayor Donwilson
d@gmail.comThis is the best key lime pie I've ever had. The filling is creamy and tart, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!
Aiah Gbundema
a69@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pie was light and refreshing, and the crust was perfect.
Ngodi Lindsay
n_l60@hotmail.comI was looking for a key lime pie recipe that was easy to follow and this one fit the bill. The pie was delicious and everyone loved it.
lukw watt
l@hotmail.comThis pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've even started making it for special occasions.
Jay Davila
d@hotmail.comI've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. I love the unique flavor of the key limes and the butter cracker crust is a nice twist.
Sana Ullah Khan
khan-s22@hotmail.comThis key lime pie was absolutely delicious! The crust was perfectly buttery and flaky, and the filling was smooth, tangy, and refreshing. I loved the contrast between the sweet and sour flavors.