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Key Lime Pie IX

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"This is the only recipe for Key Lime Pie that you'll ever need. The best restaurants use this one."
Key Lime Pie IX Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 56 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2005 by Jade6142 
After I made this pie, I spoke w/ a friend who grew up in Key West...This is the same recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2003 by SUMERLAPIS 
It was wonderful! It doesn't set very well. I made it again with 1/3 lime juice, and was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by flying chef 
I liked this pie! So did my BBQ guests... Got many compliments! I read the reviews for this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by A.F.R. 
It is simply fantastic!!! The best I had. Whipped cream topping is also splendid with a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by cmmunchkin 
This was a wonderful recipe. The first time I tried it, it didn't set very well at first.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2003 by FNNKYBUTT 
This was a really delicious pie. It didn't set quite as firm as I'd hoped, I might cut the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by MizzSNB 
I read the reviews and used less lime juice. It was great, but i suggest you let pie cool for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2006 by addicted2eu 
This was a GREAT recipe. I cut back on the lime juice to 1/3 cup. My only suggestion is to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2004 by SINFONY_STAR 
i thought this was a great pie. not too tart or too sweet. it also works equally as well... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by dylanface13 
the meringue needs less sugar and it wasnt that great it didnt come out that firm at all. and... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Key Lime Pie IX

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 345

  • Total Fat: 12.9g
  • Cholesterol: 92mg
  • Sodium: 245mg
  • Total Carbs: 51.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 7.3g

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