Light-As-A-Cloud Key Lime Pie Extraordinaire Recipe

Name: Light-As-A-Cloud Key Lime Pie Extraordinaire
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 pinch cinnamon; 5 tablespoons melted butter; FILLING; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup key lime juice (measure 1/2-cup exactly); 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 drops green food coloring (can use more); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch cream of tartar; TOPPING; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, unwhipped (or use Cool Whip frozen topping, thawed); confectioners' sugar (to taste); 1 lime, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

CRUST
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch cinnamon
5 tablespoons melted butter
FILLING
3 large eggs
1/2 cup key lime juice (measure 1/2-cup exactly)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 drops green food coloring (can use more)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cream of tartar
TOPPING
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, unwhipped (or use Cool Whip frozen topping, thawed)
confectioners' sugar (to taste)
1 lime, thinly sliced

1
Set oven to 325u00b0F.
2
For the crust; in a bowl mix together graham cracker crumbs with sugar and cinnamon; add in melted butter and mix to combine completely.
3
Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
4
Bake crust for 5 minutes; remove and cool completely.
5
Separate 3 eggs, then place the whites into a mixing bowl.
6
Reserve the yolks in another bowl; to the yolks add in 1 whole egg, lime juice, sweetened condensed milk; mix until smooth and completely combined, then mix in food colouring until combined.
7
Using an electric mixer beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff but not dry; fold the beaten whites in the lime mixture.
8
Pour the filling into the partially baked pie crust.
9
Bake at 325u00b0F for 10-15 minutes or until just set.
10
Let cool at room temperature then place in freezer for a minimum of 5 hours (or overnight).
11
Just before serving whip cream with confectioners' sugar (to taste).
12
Serve the pie decorated sweetened whipped cream and lime slices.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 pinch cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Light-As-A-Cloud Key Lime Pie Extraordinaire 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.

Light-As-A-Cloud Key Lime Pie Extraordinaire

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