Recipe

Almond Crusted Key Lime Pie Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Jett2whit / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago Adapted from Summertime Across America - a Pillsbury cookbook. Prep:10m Cook:10m Servings:8	Jett2whit
	almondcrusted keylime creamy tangy delicious

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Ingredients

****************Crust**********************

1/2 cup margarine or butter

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds

1/4 cup white granulated sugar

********************Filling*****************

3 eggs, separated

1 (14oz)can sweetened condensed milk(not evaporated)

1 teaspoon grated lime peel

1/2 cup lime juice(about 2 limes)

Whipping cream, whipped and sweetened, if desired

Directions

In large skillet, melt margarine.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

Combine flour and remaining crustingredients in melted margarine.

Cook over medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes or until mixture is medium golden brown & crumbly, stirring constantly.

Reserve 1/3 cup crumb mixture for topping.

Press remaining mixture, using back of fork, firmly into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie pan.

Cool completely

In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, set aside.

In small bowl, beat egg yolks.

Gradually add condensed milk; mix well.

Stir in lime peel. Add lime juice a little at a time, stirring after each

addition .

Fold mixture into egg whites.

Pour into crust. Top with reserved crumbs.

Freeze about 3 hours or until set.

For longer storage, wrap in foil.

Allow to soften a few minutes before serving

Serve with whipped cream, if desired

8 servings

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Comments

lunasea 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Wow, this sounds wonderful. I am a big lime gal and with that almond crust...well, it sounds heavenly. I'm saving this to try - great post. Thanks, Jett!

magali777 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Jett, this is delicious! thank you for posting!

gardener61 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Boy, Jett this sounds really good. It might be the one for Easter dinner. I love anything citrus (especially lime) and it's really good after a salty meal like ham....
and for the cheese crackers how about some garlic or some rosemary or for a sweet alternative some crystalized maple syrup?

angelamarquardt 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Thanks for the post! I love key lime pie, but sometimes wish there was a little added something to it,leave it to you to find it! Almonds, mmmmm!!