Creamy Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Creamy Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Crust:; 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs from 9 (2 1/4-inch by 4 3/4-inch) crackers; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; For filling:; 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup lime juice (fresh squeezed from about 5 limes); Zest from one lime; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs (whites and yolks separated); 1 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

For Crust:
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs from 9 (2 1/4-inch by 4 3/4-inch) crackers
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For filling:
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup lime juice (fresh squeezed from about 5 limes)
Zest from one lime
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs (whites and yolks separated)
1 cup whipping cream

1
Make crust:
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare graham cracker crumbs in food processor. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl with a fork until combined well. Press mixture evenly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch glass pie plate.
4
Bake crust in middle of oven 10 minutes and cool in pie plate on a rack.
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Make filling:
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Soak 1 tablespoon gelatin in 1/4 cup water, set aside.
7
Bring water to a simmer in bottom half of a double boiler. Stir and cook in double boiler until the consistency of custard, about 15-18 minutes: 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice, salt, and lightly beaten egg yolks. Pour into bowl and stir in gelatin mixture and lime zest. Let custard mixture cool completely.
8
In a separate bowl beat 1 cup chilled cream until stiff. In a third bowl beat egg whites and slowly add 1/2 cup sugar until peaks form.
9
Once lime custard mixture has cooled, whisk to fluff. Fold in egg whites, followed by whipped cream. Pour mixture into crust and refrigerate for several hours.
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Optional:
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You may top with additional whipped cream and lime garnish if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Crust:, 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs from 9 (2 1/4-inch by 4 3/4-inch) crackers, 2 tablespoons sugar, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lime Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Lime Pie

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