LIME CREAM PIE
The home economists in the Country Woman Test Kitchen whipped up the recipe for this delightfully tart and flavorful pie. The smooth texture of the filling is similar to that of a lemon meringue pie.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., Stir a small amount of hot filling into yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter, lime zest and food coloring if desired. Gently stir in lime juice. Pour into crust. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over pie. Store in the refrigerator.
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Mdrideoy Alli
[email protected]This pie was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Solomon Opus
[email protected]The filling was a bit runny, but the flavor was great.
Noman Mia
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Ashurah Rylands
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Abdul Hayu
[email protected]The filling was delicious, but the crust was a bit too crumbly.
Hammy Tiger
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still good.
Md Joy Jr
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a favorite. The filling is creamy and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery.
Arthur Mcelyea
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought graham cracker crust and the filling was perfect.
Vikram
[email protected]I made this pie for a party and everyone loved it! The lime flavor was perfect and the pie was not too sweet.
Angelina Tavares
[email protected]This pie was a hit! The filling was tart and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.