CUSTARD KEY LIME PIE

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A winning receipe from Key West FL! I am requested to make this pie for all special ocassions. Yes even Thanksgiving and Christmas! I make this about 4 -6 times a year.

Provided by zuzuzpetals

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup melted butter
4 egg yolks
2 egg whites
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3-1/2 cup key lime juice (not reconstitued, I use just under 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Crust: Mix dry ingredients then add melted butter.
  • Mix again.
  • Press into 9inch pie pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 325.
  • Let cool.
  • Filling: Beat egg yolks well.
  • Add sweetened condensed milk and beat again.
  • Very slowly, a little bit at a time add the key lime juice.
  • Mix very well with your mixer.
  • Rinse off the beaters to start to prepare the egg whites.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff glossy peaks form.
  • Fold egg whites into the yolk mixture.
  • Texture should be even.
  • Pour into pie crust pan.
  • Bake 20 min at 325.
  • Cool, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Top with whipped cream!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 120.2, Sodium 223.3, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 40.5, Protein 7.3

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