Key Lime Pie IX Recipe
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Key Lime Pie IX

By: Barbara 
"This is the only recipe for Key Lime Pie that you'll ever need. The best restaurants use this one."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (67)

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
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  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, blend together condensed milk, lime juice and zest. Mix in egg yolks and whole egg. Pour mixture into crust, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Chill before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 345 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2005 by Jade6142   view full review
After I made this pie, I spoke w/ a friend who grew up in Key West...This is the same recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2003 by SUMERLAPIS   view full review
It was wonderful! It doesn't set very well. I made it again with 1/3 lime juice, and was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by flying chef   view full review
I liked this pie! So did my BBQ guests... Got many compliments! I read the reviews for this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by cmmunchkin Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a wonderful recipe. The first time I tried it, it didn't set very well at first....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by A.F.R.   view full review
It is simply fantastic!!! The best I had. Whipped cream topping is also splendid with a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2003 by FNNKYBUTT   view full review
This was a really delicious pie. It didn't set quite as firm as I'd hoped, I might cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by MizzSNB   view full review
I read the reviews and used less lime juice. It was great, but i suggest you let pie cool for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2006 by addicted2eu   view full review
This was a GREAT recipe. I cut back on the lime juice to 1/3 cup. My only suggestion is to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is an extremely flavourful pie! I used the full amount of lime juice called for and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2004 by SINFONY_STAR   view full review
i thought this was a great pie. not too tart or too sweet. it also works equally as well...

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