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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 210 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
    • 3 tablespoons white sugar
    • 5 tablespoons butter, melted

  • Filling

    • 🥚 3 eggs
    • ½ cup key lime juice
    • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch cream of tartar

  • Topping

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 lime, sliced

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°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.

4

With clean mixer blades or a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff but not dry.

5

Fold whites into the filling mixture. Pour filling into the partially baked crust.

6

Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for 10–15 minutes or until set. Let cool at room temperature.

7

Freeze the pie for 4 hours to overnight.

8

Just before serving, whip cream to form stiff peaks. Serve decorated with whipped cream and lime slices.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

420

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 25
    Fats

💡 Substitute the key lime juice with a mixture of 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice if key limes are unavailable.Make sure egg whites are free from any yolk for the whipping process to succeed.Freeze the pie for ample time to ensure the best texture and firmness.Decorate with whipped cream and lime slices right before serving for freshness.