FLORIDA KEYS KEY LIME PIE

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Gosh I have had this recipe for ever and a day...It is Tart and Sweet at the same time...as some would same it does have Pucker Power. It has always reminded me of when we used to go to Marie Callenders Restaurant I always ordered Key Lime Pie. There are many variation of Florida Key classics, some made with flakey crust, but...

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c graham crackers, crushed (about 20 sq)
1/3 c butter, softened (rm temp)
1/4 c cane sugar
PIE FILLING
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
2/3 c lime juice, fresh
few drops of green food coloring
TOPPING
1 c heavy whipping cream
3 Tbsp sugar superfine
LIME ZEST AND LIME SLICES FOR GARNISH

Steps:

  • 1. Graham Crust: Preheat oven to 350* 9" Pie Plate Lightly spray pie plate with butter spray. Blend crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl. Spoon into pie plate and, using wax paper press firmly against sides and bottom (not over rim). Bake 8-10 min Let cool before filling.
  • 2. Filling: While the crust is cooling start your filling. Beat yolks with condensed milk just to blend, add lime juice and beat until smooth (filling will be soft). Tint pale green and pour into graham shell. Chill 2 hourx
  • 3. Whipping Cream: Heavy cream, in large bowl, put in sugar (you might want to put a towel over the mixer) becareful not to get it twisted in the mixer. Put the setting on high, till you have stiff peaks.
  • 4. Pull pie out of frig and spread whip cream over the top of the pie garnish with lime zest. Put back into frig for several hours before serving or better yet overnightso the filling is somewhat firm, (it will never really be completely firm) Serve with lime slices, you may want to sprinkle a bit of suger on the limes.

Olufunmilola Olufisola
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This pie is a great way to use up extra key limes.


Joel Edwin
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I love the creamy filling and the flaky crust.


Hussain Sulaiman
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This pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


shayan khattak
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I can't wait to make this pie again!


Romiyah Ross
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This pie is a must-try for any key lime pie lover.


Sanju Yadav
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Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Abel Simiyu
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Amanda Mfengu
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This recipe is a winner!


Rosemarie Kay
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My new favorite key lime pie recipe!


Ali Naqvi
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Perfect for a summer party!


Kripa Lama
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Delicious!


amine ali
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This is the best key lime pie recipe I've ever tried. The filling is smooth and creamy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Irfan Mehsud
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a hit. The filling is creamy and tangy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Kitty puppy productions
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I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this again.


Md mithu Miah
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This pie is the best key lime pie I've ever had! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Dorothy Muller
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The pie crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Henok Gonfa
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tangy filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this again.


javha b
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This pie was delicious! The filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.


Flor Paz
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I love key lime pie, and this recipe did not disappoint! The filling was smooth and tangy, and the crust was buttery and flaky. I would definitely make this again.


Neo Mokhatla
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This recipe is a keeper! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I've made it twice since I found it, and it's been a hit both times. Thanks for sharing!