Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime Jell-O; 1 c. boiling water; 1 egg yolk; 1 tsp. aromatic bitters; few drops green food coloring (optional); 1 baked 9-inch pie shell; 1 or 2 tsp. lime rind, grated; 1/2 c. lime juice; 1 1/2 c. (15 oz.) condensed milk; 1 egg white

Servings: persons

1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime Jell-O
1 c. boiling water
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. aromatic bitters
few drops green food coloring (optional)
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
1 or 2 tsp. lime rind, grated
1/2 c. lime juice
1 1/2 c. (15 oz.) condensed milk
1 egg white

1
Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water.
2
Add lime rind and juice. Beat egg yolk slightly; slowly add gelatin, stirring constantly. Add milk and bitters, stirring until blended.
3
Chill until slightly thickened.
4
Beat egg white until stiff peaks form.
5
Fold into Jell-O mixture.
6
Add food coloring.
7
Pour into pie shell. Chill until firm.
8
Garnish with whipped cream or Cool Whip and lime slices, if desired.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime Jell-O, 1 c. boiling water, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp. aromatic bitters, and more.

Yes, 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.

Key Lime Pie

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