FROSTY LIME PIE
This frozen dessert delivers cold, tart relief on a hot summer day. Pearl Byrd Foster served this pie on her menu at Mr. and Mrs. Foster's Place, her 15-table restaurant on the Upper East Side. Ms. Foster opened the restaurant after a 30-year career in hotel, department store and food magazine kitchens. Raymond Sokolov, a former food editor of The New York Times, wrote about this recipe in 1971. The real secret to making this pie, he said, is in how you handle the egg yolks. Heat them too much and they scramble, or too little and they won't thicken. When the yolks get too hot for your finger, around 165 degrees, they're hot enough.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories ice dishes, pies and tarts, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the crust: Place the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the butter and work with a wooden spoon (or your fingers) to blend well. Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie plate with your fingertips, or use an 8-inch pie plate to press down the mixture. Transfer to oven and bake 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Make the filling: Beat the yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer until very thick. Gradually beat in half the sugar until mixture is very pale and thick and forms a rope when dropped from the beater.
- Stir in the lime juice and zest and transfer to a double boiler. Heat over over simmering water, stirring until mixture coats the back of a spoon. Do not allow to boil. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
- Once the yolk mixture reaches room temperature, beat the egg whites with the salt in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar until mixture is stiff and shiny. Stir a third of this meringue mixture into the cooled yolk mixture. Fold in remaining meringue mixture until evenly distributed.
- Turn the mixture out into the cooled graham cracker pie shell and bake 15 minutes, or until lightly tinged with brown. Let cool.
- Transfer the pie to the refrigerator and let chill thoroughly, uncovered, then transfer to the freezer. Freeze at least 8 hours or overnight. Once it is frozen, cover with plastic wrap and keep frozen until just before serving.
- Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Cover with the whipped cream and garnish with lime slices dipped in sugar or fresh strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]This pie is a summertime staple in my house. It's so refreshing and light, and the lime flavor is perfect for a hot day. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this pie was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the lime flavor.
Federico Caforio
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and have it ready for when I need it. It's the perfect dessert for busy weeknights.
Ayanda Ngwenya
[email protected]I made this pie for my family reunion, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. The lime flavor was refreshing and perfect for a summer party.
Franco Du Toit
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lime, but I'm so glad I did! The pie was delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. The lime flavor was perfect, and it wasn't too overpowering.
Ifeanyi Precious Obialo
[email protected]This was my first time making a frosty lime pie, and it turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the hint of lime flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lloyd Marriott
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect, and the filling was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Debritu Demeke
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy filling with the graham cracker crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Annette Mchugh
[email protected]I've made this pie several times for my friends and family, and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and tangy. The lime flavor is perfect, and it's not too sweet. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Sahinur Alom
[email protected]This pie is a summertime staple in my house. It's so refreshing and light, and the lime flavor is perfect for a hot day. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Rojan Gautam
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this pie was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the lime flavor.
Mo Khostwal
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and have it ready for when I need it. It's the perfect dessert for busy weeknights.
Chris Painter
[email protected]I made this pie for my family reunion, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. The lime flavor was refreshing and perfect for a summer party.
Sumali Chathurangi
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lime, but I'm so glad I did! The pie was delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. The lime flavor was perfect, and it wasn't too overpowering.
Peanut Butter
[email protected]This was my first time making a frosty lime pie, and it turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the hint of lime flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kahsg Hsudue
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect, and the filling was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mohammed Aliyan
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy filling with the graham cracker crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Tracey Churchill
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a favorite. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tangy. I love that it's not too sweet, and the lime flavor is really refreshing.
Endri Hoxha
[email protected]This frosty lime pie was a huge hit at my summer party! It was so refreshing and light, and the lime flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.