Ingredients
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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5 tablespoons butter, melted
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3 eggs
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½ cup key lime juice
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1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 pinch salt
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1 pinch cream of tartar
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 lime, sliced
Directions
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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.
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Separate 2 of the eggs, placing the two egg whites into a mixing bowl. Reserve the yolks in another bowl.
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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.
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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 | |
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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.