Delicious Key Lime Pie Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, tangy Key Lime Pie recipe! Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and bursting with the bright flavor of fresh key limes, this classic dessert is surprisingly easy to make. The recipe includes precise instructions and chilling time for the perfect, refreshing pie. Perfect for summer gatherings or a special treat.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 519.3 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Delicious Key Lime Pie

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How to Make Delicious Key Lime Pie

  1. Mix the gelatin, half of the sugar and the salt in a saucepan
  2. In another pan, beat the egg yolks well
  3. Add the lime juice and water to the egg yolk mixture
  4. Stir the egg yolk mixture into the gelatin mixture
  5. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until the mixture comes to a boil
  6. Remove from heat
  7. Stir in grated peel
  8. Chill, stirring occasionally, until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon
  9. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form
  10. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff
  11. Fold into the chilled gelatin mixture
  12. Fold in whipped cream
  13. Pour into the baked crust
  14. Chill until firm

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

196g

Fat

61g

Carbs

20g

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