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Key Lime Pie
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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
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cakes, Pies & Tarts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Paige Adams

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Adapted from Food52

Nutrition

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