Easy Key Lime Pie
From jencathen 15 years ago
- 12 minutes to make
- Serves 8
I got this recipe years ago from Gourmet Sleuth. This is a recipe for "real" Key Lime pie. Real Key lime pie is not green and it does not have a soft "pudding" texture. The pie gets its true pale yellow color from the egg yolks that predominate the ingredient list. Read more And the texture is a "firm custard". Be careful that you don't over-bake the pie or it will be "rubbery". For best results use fresh Key Limes, not bottled juice. The traditional preparation does not put any meringue on the top of the pie. This is a very simple recipe and only takes a few minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to bake. See less
Ingredients
- Crust shopping list
- 16 graham crackers, crushed shopping list
- 3 tablespoons sugar shopping list
- 1 stick (1/4 lb) margarine or butter shopping list
- Pie shopping list
- 4 large or extra large egg yolks shopping list
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk shopping list
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 key limes) shopping list
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel, green portion only shopping list
- whipping cream For Garnish (Optional) shopping list
- 1/2 cup whipping cream shopping list
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar shopping list
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla shopping list
How to make it
- Pie Shell:
- Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" pie plate. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.
- Use an electric mixer and beat the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow, don't over mix. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk.
- Turn speed to low and mix in half of the lime juice. Once the juice is incorporated add the other half of the juice and the zest, continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds).
- Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 350 F for 12 minutes to set the yolks and kill any salmonella in the eggs.
- If you are using the whipping cream garnish, prepare the cream. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Reviewed by 9 people-
im a sucker for key lime anything love it thanks
minitindel
in THE HEART OF THE WINE COUNTRY loved it
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OH YUM!
jett2whit
in Union City loved it
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I'm not sure key limes are always available where I live? Is there a season for them? Can the juice be frozen, let's say if I do come across them, and use the thawed juice later?
Sorry about all the questions....
greekgirrrl
in Long Island loved it
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