Key Lime Pie
Bright, fresh and citrusy, this key lime pie has a graham cracker crust and a meringue topping that's toasted with a kitchen torch or under the broiler.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Cakes, Pies & Tarts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
- 12 graham cracker sheets
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1-14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup Key lime juice
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Use a food processor to pulse the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the graham cracker mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Allow the crust to cool a little.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Pour into the crust and bake for 15 minutes until the center of the filling is still a bit wobbly. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until they are foamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cooled pie.
To toast the topping, use a kitchen torch or place it under the broiler for a minute or less.
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg