AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE

AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE
KEY LIME PIE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 4 eggs
• 1 (14 oz.) can condensed milk
• 4 oz. Key Lime Juice

BUTTER CRUST PIE SHELL:

• 6 oz. granulated sugar
• 12 oz. butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 lb. 2 oz. all-purpose flour

TOPPING:

• 1 qt. heavy cream
• 3 oz. sugar

KEY LIME PIE RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 - BUTTERCRUST SHELL: First of  all blend sugar and butter until creamy. Add eggs, blend. Add flour and mix for 30 seconds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove and roll dough on floured surface, 1/4 inch thick. Grease 2 (9 inch) pie shells with shortening. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until slightly brown. Remove, cool at room temperature.

STEP 2 - FILLING: And then blend eggs and condensed milk. Add key lime juice and mix thoroughly.

STEP 3: Next is to pour filling mix into pie shells immediately. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

STEP 4 - TOPPING: Whip 1 quart heavy cream with 3 ounces sugar until thick. Decorate pie with whipped cream and garnish fresh key lime slices.

Makes 2 (9 inch) lime pies. Enjoy the key lime pie !
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SOUTH FLORIDA KEY LIME PIE

SOUTH FLORIDA KEY LIME PIE
KEY LIME PIE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 c. key lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 ready-crust graham cracker pie crust
• 1 (8 oz.) tub Cool Whip whipped topping

KEY LIME PIE RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the Cool Whip, condensed milk, and the key lime juice together, thoroughly using a blender, set on medium speed. You can also add a couple drops of green food coloring, if you desired. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth over the top with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.

NOTE: If you can't find key lime, use lime instead. This takes about 10 minutes at the most to make, from start to finish.

ALMOST KEY LIME PIE

ALMOST KEY LIME PIE
KEY LIME PIE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1 can sweetened evaporated milk
• 1 container Cool Whip
• 1 container frozen lime juice
• graham cracker pie crust or make your own with crushed graham crackers and butter

KEY LIME PIE RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Use a store-bought one pie crust or make your own in advance by mixing 1 1/2 c of crushed graham crackers with 1/2 c butter. Press into pie pan.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Cool.
Mix together frozen lime juice and milk. Add Cool Whip mix until smooth.
Pour into pie crust and place in freezer overnight.
Enjoy the key lime pie recipe !
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KEY LIME PIE RECIPE 2

KEY LIME PIE RECIPE 2

Key Lime Pie Recipe Ingredients

* 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick butter) melted
* 2 (14-ounce) cans condensed milk
* 1 cup key lime or regular lime juice
* 2 whole eggs
* 1 cup sour cream
* 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
* 1 tablespoon lime zest

Key Lime Pie Recipe INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter with your hands. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, and bake until brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before filling.

Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.

In a separate bowl, combine the condensed milk, lime juice, and eggs. Whisk until well blended and place the filling in the cooled pie shell. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes and allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Once chilled, combine the sour cream and powdered sugar and spread over the top of the pie using a spatula. Sprinkle the lime zest as a garnish on top of the sour cream and the key lime pie recipe is ready to serve chilled...nice ! Enjoy it !
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Easy Key Lime Pie I

Easy Key Lime Pie I
A nice key lime pie recipe to try !
Ingredients

* 5 egg yolks, beaten
* 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
* 1/2 cup key lime juice
* 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired. The key lime pie recipe is ready...enjoy it !
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Key Lime Tarts

Key Lime Tarts
A nice key lime pie recipe. Try this one !
Ingredients:

* 8 (approx. 3 1/2-inch size) frozen tart shells (mini pie shells)
* 3 large eggs
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 3 tablespoons key lime juice, fresh or bottled
* 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated lemon or lime zest
* dash salt
* whipped cream or whipped topping
* lime slices, strawberries, or other sliced fruits, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
Place tart shells on a baking sheet and bake at 325° for about 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, Whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, key lime juice, zest, and salt. Spoon or ladle filling into the partially baked shells. Bake until custard is set, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool completely or serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream. A few ripe blackberries or strawberries make a pretty garnish for this dessert. The key lime pie recipe.is ready ! Nice one ! Enjoy !
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Key Lime Pie With Meringue or Cream Topping

Key Lime Pie With Meringue or Cream Topping
A nice key lime pie recipe to try!

Key Lime Pie Recipe Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup key lime juice, fresh if possible
* 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
* 1 to 2 teaspoons finely grated lime or key lime zest, divided
* 5 egg yolks
* whipped cream or whipped topping, optional
* 1 graham cracker pie shell
* Meringue (optional)
* 3 to 4 egg whites
* 6 tablespoons sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
* dash salt

Key Lime Pie Recipe Instructions :
Whisk sweetened condensed milk with the egg yolks. Stir in whipping cream and key lime juice. Stir in 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest. Pour into a prepared graham cracker crust and bake at 325° for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and increase temperature to 350° if meringue is used. If you aren't making the meringue, cool the pie and top with whipped cream and a little lime zest just before serving.

Meanwhile, make meringue, if using. In a glass or stainless steel bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; gradually beat into the egg whites. Continue beating until egg whites no longer feel gritty (with sugar)when a little is smeared between two fingers. Spoon onto the hot pie filling, spreading to cover completely to the crust. Put back in the oven and bake at 350° until meringue is browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. The key lime pie recipe is ready to serve..enjoy the pie !
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