Fluffy "Key" Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Fluffy "Key" Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 large egg yolks, slightly beaten; 2 tablespoons lime zest; 1/3 cup lime juice; 2 egg whites; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons sugar
2 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1
Combine graham, butter, and powdered sugar in mixer until well mixed, then press into a 9-inch pie plate. (Optional: Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes, just until you can begin to smell the crust baking.) Freeze crust until needed.
2
Grate the zest from one full lime. Squeeze the juice from fresh limes to make 1/3 cup (approximately 1 1/2 limes) of juice.
3
Whisk together sugar, yolks, zest, and lime juice in a double boiler and heat until they form a custard. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4
Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and then beat in sugar.
5
Fold egg whites into custard.
6
Whip cream and confectioner's sugar together to stiff peaks. Fold into custard mixture.
7
Gently spread the custard mixture into the pie crust and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons butter, melted, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 6 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Fluffy "Key" 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.

Fluffy "Key" Lime Pie

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