Key Lime Chiffon Pie Recipe

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Key Lime Chiffon Pie
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp julienned lime zest (1/2 inch long)
  • 22 graham cracker squares
  • 5 tbsp butter , cut into pieces
  • 1 (1/4 oz) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. Prepare the syrup:.
  2. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat to a simmer. Stir in the julienned lime zest and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and reserve 1/3 cup of the syrup. Discard the rest.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  4. Prepare the crust:.
  5. Combine the graham crackers, brown sugar, grated lime zest, and butter in a food processor and process until the mixture holds together. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate and bake for 8 minutes. Set the crust on a wire rack to cool.
  6. Prepare the filling:.
  7. Heat the reserved syrup in a small saucepan. Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the gelatin over the syrup. Let it soften for 1 minute. Stir in the lime juice, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and the 2 egg yolks. Stir over low heat until the mixture is thick and frothy (5 minutes). Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  8. Beat the egg whites and 2 Tbs of the sugar with an electric mixer until stiff. Transfer the whites to a large bowl.
  9. In another bowl, whip the cream, vanilla, and 2 Tbs sugar with the mixer until it is thick. Fold the whipped cream into the egg whites while drizzling with the reserved lime mixture. When the mixture is smooth, spoon it into the prepared crust.
  10. Chill, uncovered, until firm (2 to 3 hours).
  11. Optional: Top with additional whipped cream and a slice of lime.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2736.37 Kcal (11457 kJ)
Calories from fat 1249.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 138.89g 214%
Cholesterol 77.27mg 26%
Sodium 2399.94mg 100%
Potassium 622.43mg 13%
Total Carbs 345.42g 115%
Sugars 112.24g 449%
Dietary Fiber 10.07g 40%
Protein 27.35g 55%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 15.4mg 86%
Calcium 174.9mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 451.9 Kcal (1892 kJ)
Calories from fat 206.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.94g 214%
Cholesterol 12.76mg 26%
Sodium 396.34mg 100%
Potassium 102.79mg 13%
Total Carbs 57.05g 115%
Sugars 18.54g 449%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 40%
Protein 4.52g 55%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 86%
Calcium 28.9mg 17%

* 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

  • 65.5
    Points
  • 75
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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