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.

Provided by Barbara

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 egg yolks
1 egg
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 egg whites
4 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 236.8 mg, Sugar 43.4 g