Key Lime Pie I

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This pie is always well received whenever served - it is light and refreshing and very attractive, too. An all-time favorite! You may substitute the key lime juice with a mixture of 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice.

Submitted by irenedee
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch pie
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 3 eggs

  • ½ cup key lime juice

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 pinch cream of tartar

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 lime, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter. Press into 9 inch pie plate and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

  2. Separate 2 of the eggs, placing the two egg whites into a mixing bowl. Reserve the yolks in another bowl.

  3. To the yolks, add one whole egg, lime juice and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until smooth. With clean mixer blades or a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff, but not dry. Fold whites into filling mixture. Pour filling into partially baked crust.

  4. Bake in preheated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until set. Let cool at room temperature, then freeze 4 hours to overnight. Just before serving, whip cream to form stiff peaks. Serve decorated with whipped cream and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420 Calories
25g Fat
43g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 33%
Saturated Fat 15g 74%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 178mg 14%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 294mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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