Frozen Key Lime Pie (Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten) Recipe

Name: Frozen Key Lime Pie (Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the crust; 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers); 1/4 cup sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; For the filling; 6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 tablespoons grated lime zest; 3/4 cup squeezed fresh lime juice (4 to 5 limes); For the decoration; 1 cup heavy cream, cold; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; thin lime wedge

Servings: persons

For the crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons grated lime zest
3/4 cup squeezed fresh lime juice (4 to 5 limes)
For the decoration
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
thin lime wedge

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl.
3
Press into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the sides and the bottom are an even thickness.
4
Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
5
For the filling, beat the egg yolks and sugar on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment for 5 minutes, until thick.
6
With the mixer on medium speed, add the condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour into the baked pie shell and freeze.
7
For the decoration, beat the heavy cream on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form.
8
Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until firm. Spoon or pipe decoratively onto the pie and decorate with lime.
9
Freeze for several hours or overnight.
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*RAW EGG WARNING.
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Please use caution when consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, it is recommended you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the crust, 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers), 1/4 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Frozen Key Lime Pie (Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Frozen Key Lime Pie (Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten)

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