Florida Key Lime Pie Recipe

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Florida Key Lime Pie
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Directions:

  1. Prepare crust: Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In 9 pie plate combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar;stir in butter until blended.
  3. Press mixture firmly and evenly over bottom and sides of pie plate; bake 10 minutes until browned.
  4. Cool completely on wire rack.
  5. Prepare filling: In top of double boiler using wire whisk,beat egg yolks,lime juice,1/3 cup sugar and salt until well blended.
  6. Set over simmering water;cook about 5 minutes,stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to coat back of metal spoon.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoons grated lime peel.
  8. Refrigerate mixture about 45 minutes until cool.
  9. Meanwhile,in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed,beat cream until soft peaks form.
  10. Set 1 cup whipped cream aside for garnish;fold cooled lime mixture into remaining cream.
  11. Spoon filling into prepared crust;refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
  12. To serve: Spoon remaining whipped cream decoratively over top of pie; sprinkle cream with remaining 1 tablespoons lime peel.
  13. Garnish with lime slices,if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 396.9 Kcal (1662 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.54g 42%
Cholesterol 187.76mg 63%
Sodium 251.18mg 10%
Potassium 103.66mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.74g 11%
Sugars 14.01g 56%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 6%
Protein 6.88g 14%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 52.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 265.79 Kcal (1113 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.44g 42%
Cholesterol 125.73mg 63%
Sodium 168.2mg 10%
Potassium 69.41mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.92g 11%
Sugars 9.38g 56%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 6%
Protein 4.6g 14%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Calcium 35.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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