KEY LIME PIE

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Make and share this Key Lime Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories Pie

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 prepared graham cracker crust
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh or bottled key lime juice or 1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1 -2 drop green food coloring (optional)
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
lime slice (optional)

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl beat eggs and yolk with wire whisk until combined.
Gradually add milk to egg mixture, beating until combined.
Add lime juice, water, food coloring (if desired)and lime peel. Whisk until well mixed.
Pour into crust. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until almost set in center. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Chill small mixing bowl and beaters of electric mixer.
In chilled bowl, beat whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream around edges of pie. Garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.8, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 134.1, Sodium 263.7, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 42, Protein 7.7

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