KEY LIME PIE WITH ALMOND CRUMB CRUST

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Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Lime     Almond     Chill     Gourmet     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 9

For the crust
1 cup zweiback crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted lightly, cooled completely, and ground fine in a food processor
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated, the whites at room temperature
a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice (available bottled at specialty food shops) or fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Make the crust:
  • In a bowl combine well the crumbs, the almonds, the butter, and the sugar, press the mixture onto the bottom and side of a 10-inch pie plate, and bake the shell in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 10 minutes, or until it is browned lightly. Let the shell cool on a rack.
  • In a large bowl beat the yolks with the condensed milk and stir in the lime juice, a little at a time, stirring to combine the filling well. Spoon the filling into the shell and chill the pie for 1 hour. In a bowl beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold soft peaks, add the sugar, beating, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat the meringue until it holds stiff peaks. Spread the meringue over the filling and bake the pie in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 15 minutes, or until the meringue is just golden. Chill the pie for 2 hours.

Simone Galasso
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This pie was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought graham cracker crust to save time, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The key lime flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet.


El_Muhammadu Hassan zaki Enagi
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I'm not a fan of key lime pie, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The almond crumb crust was a nice touch, and the filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a key lime pie that is a littl


Kamal nasser
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This pie was a disaster! The crust was too thick and the filling was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Mujuni Denis
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The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was delicious. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.


Olagunju Sodiq
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The crust was a little dry, but the filling was delicious. I would probably use a different crust recipe next time.


Arjun Mc
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. The crust was delicious and the filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves key lime pie.


Md Milon DX
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I love key lime pie, and this recipe is my new go-to. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tart. I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit!


Jonatan Hudtwalcker
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This pie was easy to make and turned out amazing! The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The key lime flavor was perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this a


Mahi Honey
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The key lime flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet.


Junior Rantlheng
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This pie was delicious! I love the almond crumb crust, and the key lime filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Atukwatse Denis
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I love key lime pie, and this recipe did not disappoint! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and tart. I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


Muhammad Alikhan
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This pie was a huge hit at my dinner party. The almond crumb crust was a great twist on the classic graham cracker crust, and the key lime filling was perfectly tart and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again!