Key Lime Pie

Name: Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1/4 c. corn starch; 1 1/2 c. cold water; 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 1/4 c. lime juice; 1 Tbsp. butter; 1 baked (9-inch) pie shell; 3 drops of green food coloring; 3 egg whites; 6 Tbsp. sugar

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Key Lime Pie – a delicious recipe with sugar, corn starch, cold water, egg yolks, lime juice, butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
1/4 c. corn starch
1 1/2 c. cold water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/4 c. lime juice
1 Tbsp. butter
1 baked (9-inch) pie shell
3 drops of green food coloring
3 egg whites
6 Tbsp. sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In medium saucepan, put 1 cup sugar and cornstarch.
3
Gradually stir in water until smooth.
4
Stir in egg yolks, stirring constantly.
5
Bring to boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute.
6
Remove from heat; stir in next 3 ingredients. Spoon into pie shell.
7
Beat egg whites until stiff.
8
Add 6 tablespoons sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks.
9
Spread over filling.
10
Bake until brown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. sugar, 1/4 c. corn starch, 1 1/2 c. cold water, 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, 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.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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