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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

Delicious and tangy Key Lime Pie made with fresh lime juice and a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 38 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch spring form pan
  • Electric mixer
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • ½ cup butter melted

Filling

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 can (12 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cups key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 1 pint half and half
  • lime slices for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into bottom and up sides of a 10-inch spring form pan.
  • Bake for 8 minutes and let the crust cool completely before spreading the pie filling over it.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream until slightly thickened. Gradually add the sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  • Add condensed milk and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in lime juice, lime zest, and half and half.
  • Once the mixture has reached desired flavor and consistency, gently spread pie filling over cooled crust.
  • Cover and freeze for 4 to 6 hours or until firm. Cut into wedges and garnish with fresh lime slices, serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Citrus, Dessert, key lime pie, lime, pie, sweet
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