Key Lime Pie - Light Recipe

Name: Key Lime Pie - Light
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 graham cracker crust; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons cold water; ½ cup fresh or bottled lime juice; 2 large egg yolks; 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk; 3 large egg whites; ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup sugar; lime slice, for decoration (optional)

Servings: persons

1 graham cracker crust
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
½ cup fresh or bottled lime juice
2 large egg yolks
1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
3 large egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup sugar
lime slice, for decoration (optional)

1
Prepare and bake graham cracker crust according to directions; set crust aside.
2
Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl.
3
Combine lime juice and egg yolks in a small, heavy sauce pan; cook over medium low heat until mixture thickens (about 10 min, stirring constantly, DO NOT BOIL.
4
Add gelatin to lime juice mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring until gelatin dissolves.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl or until mixture comes to room temperature,stirring occasionally (do not let the gelatin mixture to set).
7
Strain gelatin mixture into a medium bowl; discard any solids.
8
Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended, mixture will be very thick.
9
Spoon into crust and spread evenly.
10
Preheat oven at 325F.
11
Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt at high speed of a mixture until foamy.
12
Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
13
Spread evenly over filling, sealing to the edge of the crust.
14
Bake at 325F for 25 min; cool 1 hour on a wire rack.
15
Chill 3 hours or until set.

309

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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 graham cracker crust, 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin, 2 tablespoons cold water, ½ cup fresh or bottled lime juice, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Pie - Light 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 - Light

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