Almond Crusted Key Lime Pie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Adapted from Summertime Across America - a Pillsbury cookbook. Ingredients:
****************crust |
1/2 cup margarine or butter |
1 cup all purpose flour |
1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds |
1/4 cup white granulated sugar |
********************filling |
3 eggs, separated |
1 (14oz)can sweetened condensed milk(not evaporated) |
1 teaspoon grated lime peel |
1/2 cup lime juice(about 2 limes) |
whipping cream, whipped and sweetened, if desired |
Directions:
1. In large skillet, melt margarine.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
3. Combine flour and remaining crustingredients in melted margarine.
4. Cook over medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes or until mixture is medium golden brown & crumbly, stirring constantly.
5. Reserve 1/3 cup crumb mixture for topping.
6. Press remaining mixture, using back of fork, firmly into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie pan.
7. Cool completely
8. In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, set aside.
9. In small bowl, beat egg yolks.
10. Gradually add condensed milk; mix well.
11. Stir in lime peel. Add lime juice a little at a time, stirring after each
12. addition .
13. Fold mixture into egg whites.
14. Pour into crust. Top with reserved crumbs.
15. Freeze about 3 hours or until set.
16. For longer storage, wrap in foil.
17. Allow to soften a few minutes before serving
18. Serve with whipped cream, if desired
19. 8 servings
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