FLORIDA KEY LIME PIE
An adopted recipe from the RecipeZaar account. I did not make any changes to the recipe that is posted, but I do use approx 2 tablespoons more lime juice when I make it...just because I love the sharp lime flavor. Please taste the mix first before you add more lime juice.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Pie
Time 3h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare crust: Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- In 9" pie plate combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar;stir in butter until blended.
- Press mixture firmly and evenly over bottom and sides of pie plate; bake 10 minutes until browned.
- Cool completely on wire rack.
- Prepare filling: In top of double boiler using wire whisk,beat egg yolks,lime juice,1/3 cup sugar and salt until well blended.
- Set over simmering water;cook about 5 minutes,stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to coat back of metal spoon.
- Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoons grated lime peel.
- Refrigerate mixture about 45 minutes until cool.
- Meanwhile,in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed,beat cream until soft peaks form.
- Set 1 cup whipped cream aside for garnish;fold cooled lime mixture into remaining cream.
- Spoon filling into prepared crust;refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
- To serve: Spoon remaining whipped cream decoratively over top of pie; sprinkle cream with remaining 1 tablespoons lime peel.
- Garnish with lime slices,if desired.
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Tman Tharollo
t.t@yahoo.comThis pie is delicious! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Dan Forster
f.d@aol.comI've tried many key lime pie recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Trinidad Pinedo
trinidadpinedo100@hotmail.comThis pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less key lime juice if you don't like tart desserts.
Melash Wudu
melash-w@gmail.comI made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best key lime pie he had ever had.
Melanie Martin
m51@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a classic key lime pie. The crust is flaky and the filling is tart and creamy.
Enobong Etuk
enobong-etuk@gmail.comI've made this pie several times and it never disappoints. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Miguel Omar
omar.miguel@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves key lime pie.
Andrew Thompson
t-a34@gmail.comThis pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth it. The results are amazing.
Nurjamal Hosen
h_n84@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but I really enjoyed this one. The filling is not too tart and the crust is delicious.
Jose Correa
jose14@gmail.comThis pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Freefire Firefire
freefiref5@hotmail.comI made this pie for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The only change I made was to use a graham cracker crust instead of a pastry crust.
Valentino Perez
valentinop50@yahoo.comThis is the best key lime pie I have ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is tart and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.