Americana Key Lime Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Americana Key Lime Pie

• Unflavored Gelatin
• 4 large egg whites
• Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Heavy Cream
• 4 large egg yolks
• 9 In.baked Pastry Shell
• 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8-10 limes)
• Pistachio Nut
• 1/2 cup cold water
• Lime Slice
• Lime Peel
• Green Food Coloring

How to Make Americana Key Lime Pie

1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a small saucepan. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Gradually whisk the egg yolk mixture into the bloomed gelatin.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Do not boil for more than 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the grated lime zest.
6. Add a few drops of green food coloring, if desired, to achieve a pale green tint.
7. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. This helps create a smooth texture.
8. Chill, stirring occasionally, until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon (about 2-3 hours).
9. In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
10. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
11. Gently fold the chilled gelatin mixture into the meringue in three additions.
12. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
13. Pour the filling into the cooled baked pie crust.
14. Chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
15. Before serving, spread whipped cream over the top of the pie.
16. Garnish the edge with grated lime zest.
17. Sprinkle chopped pistachios in the center.
18. Garnish with thinly sliced limes arranged around the edge of the pie.