PEPE'S CAFE KEY LIME PIE
This fairly classic recipe for Key lime pie comes from Pepe's Cafe in Key West, Florida, and is a favorite of lime pie aficionado and author David L. Sloan. The addition of whipped egg whites, says Sloan, makes for a filling that's fluffier than those in more traditional versions. For more on Sloan and the story behind Key lime pie, see Molly O'Neill's feature, "The Curious Case of Key Lime Pie."
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the graham cracker crust:
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle with the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until set and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Leave the oven on.
- Make the filling:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or a large mixing bowl with a whisk or hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. Add the lime juice and whisk until combined. Gently fold in about 1/3 of the egg whites to lighten the mixture then add the remaining egg whites and fold until just evenly combined. Gently spread the mixture in the pre-baked crust and bake until just set in the center, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. DO AHEAD: The pie can be baked and stored, covered, in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.
- Garnish and serve:
- In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and sugar and whisk until soft peaks form. Cut the pie into slices and top each with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Ryan Shaw
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit! The filling is creamy and tangy, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I love that it's not too sweet, and the lime flavor really shines through. I highly recommend this recipe!
Robert Brown
[email protected]This pie was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
Gauhar Ali
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was good, but the filling was a little too thick. I would recommend using less sugar and cornstarch next time.
Lexus Is300
[email protected]This pie was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this pie again!
Sasikant Gupta
[email protected]I've made this pie twice now and it's always been a hit! It's the perfect summer dessert - light, refreshing, and not too sweet. I love the tangy flavor of the key limes. I highly recommend this recipe!
Johnpaul Bruan
[email protected]This pie was amazing! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the combination of the graham cracker crust and the key lime filling. I will definitely be making this again!
Smily Noor
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was good, but the filling was a little runny. I would recommend using a thicker cornstarch mixture next time.
ibrahim yusif maitama
[email protected]I love key lime pie, and this recipe did not disappoint! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves key lime pie.
Shoib Ahamed
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought graham cracker crust to save time, and the filling was simple to make. The pie was a hit with my family and friends.
sahibulhaq Khan
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with this pie. The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too tart. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different crust and added more sugar to the filling.
Avinesh Singh
[email protected]This pie was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
Md Ibrahim mia
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit! The filling is creamy and tangy, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I love that it's not too sweet, and the lime flavor really shines through. I highly recommend this recipe!
Creekland Middle
[email protected]This Key Lime Pie is the perfect summer dessert! It's light, refreshing, and has the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I used a gluten-free graham cracker crust and it turned out great. I also added a little extra lime zest to the filling for an ext