Best 8 Key Lime Chiffon Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical delight of Key lime chiffon pie, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends tangy and sweet flavors. This tantalizing dessert features a graham cracker crust, a velvety filling made with key lime juice, cream cheese, and whipped cream, all enveloped in a light and airy chiffon topping. The symphony of textures and flavors in this pie will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.

This article presents two exquisite variations of this classic dessert - the classic key lime chiffon pie recipe and a vegan key lime chiffon pie recipe. The classic recipe caters to traditionalists who cherish the original flavors, while the vegan version offers a plant-based alternative that's equally delectable. Both recipes are easy to follow and provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve pie-making success.

The key to creating the perfect key lime chiffon pie lies in the balance of flavors and textures. The tangy key lime filling complements the sweetness of the crust and topping, while the airy chiffon topping adds a delicate lightness to the pie. Whether you choose the classic or vegan recipe, you're in for a treat that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create a key lime chiffon pie that will become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Let's dive into the recipes and uncover the secrets of this tropical treasure!

Let's cook with our recipes!

KEY LIME PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h3m

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 of a 1-pound box graham crackers
5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup freshly squeezed Key lime juice, or store bought
1 cup heavy or whipping cream chilled
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Break up the graham crackers; place in a food processor and process to crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place the crackers in a large plastic bag; seal and then crush the crackers with a rolling pin. Add the melted butter and sugar and pulse or stir until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and side of a pie pan, forming a neat border around the edge. Bake the crust until set and golden, 8 minutes. Set aside on a wire rack; leave the oven on.
  • For the filling: Meanwhile, in an electric mixer with the wire whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and lime zest at high speed until very fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add the condensed milk and continue to beat until thick, 3 or 4 minutes longer. Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the lime juice, mixing just until combined, no longer. Pour the mixture into the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the filling has just set. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
  • For the topping: Whip the cream and the confectioners' sugar until nearly stiff. Cut the pie into wedges and serve very cold, topping each wedge with a large dollop of whipped cream.

LIME CHIFFON PIE



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Ramp up the flavor zing in this Lime Chiffon Pie with lime juice and freshly grated zest. This super-fluffy citrus crowd-pleasing Lime Chiffon Pie can even fit your healthy eating plan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h30m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (0.3 oz.) JELL-O Lime Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
ice cubes
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping
1-1/2 tsp. lime zest
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to make 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until ice is melted.
  • Whisk in COOL WHIP, zest and juice. Refrigerate 15 min. or until mixture is thick enough to mound. Spoon into crust.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

NO-BAKE LIME CHIFFON PIE



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Get the kids involved in cooking with a fuss-free dessert that keeps the kitchen cool.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup lime juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin (2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk (from 14-oz can)
2 drops green food color, if desired
1 drop yellow food color, if desired
4 cups Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed (from 12-oz container)
1 graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz)
2 thin lime slices, cut into quarters, if desired

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, place lime juice; sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 1 minute to soften. Heat over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lime peel.
  • In medium bowl, mix condensed milk and food colors. Stir in lime juice mixture. Using rubber spatula, fold in all but 1/4 cup of the whipped topping. Spread in pie crust, smoothing top. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • Before serving, garnish pie with remaining 1/4 cup whipped topping and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 2 g

KEY LIME PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 whole graham crackers (the 4-section large pieces)
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 heaping tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice
2 large egg yolks
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Crush the graham crackers in a food processor or a resealable plastic bag. Pour them into a bowl and stir in the melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture into a pie pan and bake until golden and set, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the filling: Mix the condensed milk, lime zest, lime juice and egg yolks in the bowl of a mixer and mix on high until smooth and thick.
  • Pour the mixture into the crust and bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour -- more if possible.
  • Serve with whipped cream.

NO BAKE LIME CHIFFON PIE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



No Bake Lime Chiffon Pie Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Blondie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup lime juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin (2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk, from 14-ounce can
2 drops green food color, if desired
1 drop yellow food color, if desired
4 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, from 12-ounce container
1 (6-ounce) graham cracker crumb crust
2 thin lime slices, cut into quarters, if desired

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, place lime juice; sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 1 minute to soften. Heat over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lime peel. In medium bowl, mix condensed milk and food colors. Stir in lime juice mixture. Using rubber spatula, fold in all but 1/4 cup of the whipped topping. Spread in pie crust, smoothing top. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm. Before serving, garnish pie with remaining 1/4 cup whipped topping and lime slices.

LIME CHIFFON DESSERT



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"This make-ahead recipe was given to me by an aunt many years ago," writes Joyce Key. "Her recipe called for lemon gelatin, but we like this dessert with more of a bite to it, so we use lime instead. The light fluffy squares are especially great in summer," assures the Snellville, Georgia cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 24 squares)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Combine the first three ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons for topping. Press remaining crumbs onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Slowly add gelatin until combined. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 19g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NO BAKE LEMON-LIME CHIFFON PIE



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Enjoy this light, airy, non-filling chilled pie as a great dessert after a barbecue.

Provided by Patti'sPantry

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
½ cup boiling water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, chilled
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup white sugar
2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

Steps:

  • Pour the boiling water into a small bowl, and stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Set aside.
  • Beat the evaporated milk in a mixer bowl until stiff. Add the lemon juice and sugar; continue beating. Stir in the gelatin mixture and blend thoroughly. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Pour filling into the crusts. Chill until firm, about 1 hour, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

KEY LIME PIE



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This is the frozen key lime pie that ends up all over Jack Nicholson's face in the film adaptation of the novel "Heartburn," Nora Ephron's thinly veiled recounting of her disastrous marriage to Carl Bernstein. It is very easy to make, and the large amount of key lime juice guarantees a tart, impressive flavor. We recommend eating it, though, not using it as a weapon.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield One 9-inch pie (8 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large egg yolks
2 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup freshly squeezed or bottled Key lime juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
One prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust, refrigerated
2 to 3 cups lightly sweetened whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat yolks until thick, about 3 minutes. Add condensed milk, lime juice and lime zest. Beat again until well blended, about 1 minute.
  • Pour into pie shell, filling it to the brim and mounding slightly on top. Cover with plastic wrap, stretching wrap tightly across surface. Freeze until firm, at least three hours.
  • Just before serving, remove from freezer and discard plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then spread with whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 482, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 241 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. If you can't find key limes, you can substitute regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to ensure a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Do not overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will result in a dry and tough pie.
  • Bake the pie in a water bath. This will help to prevent the pie from cracking and will also help to ensure that it bakes evenly.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.

Conclusion:

This key lime chiffon pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy filling and tangy lime flavor are sure to please everyone. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this key lime chiffon pie a try!

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