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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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 131 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2008 by KRANEY
What an awesome recipe! This was the first key lime pie I've ever made, and it turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by DAWNMA1027
I only got a tiny taste of this pie which i made for my father in law, who is a key lime pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by Keep it Simple
If you are looking for something light, fluffy and delicious- this is it! I used 1 1/2 cans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by NURSEARS
Very nice recipe. I thought the taste was just right. I wish it was a bit thicker though -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2006 by GRACEABOUNDS
Fantastic, stupendous, outrageous, scrumptious! I made this for all my girlfriends. It was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2006 by DENIROGIRL
I had no trouble w/this turning out smooth and silky. I did make the crust. I had a 9.5 inch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by JILLC123
This is the second time this week I've made this pie..To die for! I just wasn't sure if it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by CATHY M
This is a fantastic pie. I first made it for a baby shower and it was a hit. I used a bit of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by Lori Allison
After hearing other people saying that the filling was not enough for a pie, i decided to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by NAMELESSCA
Tastes just like restaurant pies, very easy to make...don't be fooled by the fact that it's... MORE

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