KEY LIME PIE WITH BUTTER CRACKER CRUST

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We were pleasantly surprised that salty, buttery crackers worked just as well as graham crackers for this Floridian custard pie. This crust would also take nicely to a filling of peanut butter mousse or pudding.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the pie plate
60 butter crackers, such as Ritz Crackers (about 2 sleeves)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg white
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup fresh Key lime or lime juice (from about 6 to 8 limes), plus 1/2 Key lime or lime for garnish
Pinch kosher salt
4 large egg yolks
Whipped cream, for serving (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • For the crust: Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch pie plate. Put the crackers in a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. Add the butter, sugar and egg white and pulse until the mixture comes together like wet sand (it should hold together when pinched). Transfer to the prepared pie plate and press evenly into the bottom and up the sides. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • For the filling: Whisk together the condensed milk, lime juice, salt and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Pour into the cooked pie shell and bake until the filling is set and only slightly jiggles in the center, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely at room temperature and then refrigerate, loosely covered with plastic wrap, until chilled, about 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Prepare the garnish: Use a citrus zester to make strips of zest. Then cut away all of the peel and white pith (save the other half for another use). Cut the lime "meat" into small chunks.
  • Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with whipped cream. Pipe mounds of whipped cream around the edges of the pie and decorate with chunks of lime and zest. Serve immediately or return to the refrigerator to chill until serving.

Donald Blue
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I highly recommend this key lime pie recipe.


Vannah Mays
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This key lime pie is a must-try!


Julian Gast
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This is the best key lime pie I've ever had.


Mr White
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This pie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Qamar Mustafa
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I love the creamy filling and the buttery crust.


Nonjabulo Njenje
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This is my go-to recipe for key lime pie. It's always a hit!


Pat Portelance
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This key lime pie is a summer staple in my house. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Quinne Duelle
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy filling and the buttery crust.


hmjayed hasan
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I love this recipe! The butter cracker crust is a great twist on the classic graham cracker crust. The filling is creamy and tart, and the whipped cream topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Muhammed Muzmil
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This was the best key lime pie I've ever had! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and tart. I loved the addition of the whipped cream topping. I will definitely be making this pie again!


Alfredo Valenzuela
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was easy to make and the filling was delicious. The pie was a perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Beast _916
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This pie was amazing! The crust was buttery and flaky, and the filling was creamy and tart. The whipped cream topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Timothy Christians
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I'm not usually a fan of key lime pie, but this recipe changed my mind! The butter cracker crust was so flavorful and the filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I loved the addition of the whipped cream topping. I will definitely be makin


Lutalo Latifah
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This key lime pie was a hit at my summer party! The butter cracker crust was a unique and delicious twist on the classic graham cracker crust. The filling was creamy and tart, and the whipped cream topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will defi