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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A winning receipe from Key West FL! I am requested to make this pie for all special ocassions. Yes even Thanksgiving and Christmas! I make this about 4 -6 times a year. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/3 cup melted butter |
4 egg yolks |
2 egg whites |
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk |
1/3-1/2 cup key lime juice (not reconstitued, i use just under 1/2 cup) |
Directions:
1. Crust: Mix dry ingredients then add melted butter.
2. Mix again.
3. Press into 9inch pie pan.
4. Bake 10 minutes at 325.
5. Let cool.
6. Filling: Beat egg yolks well.
7. Add sweetened condensed milk and beat again.
8. Very slowly, a little bit at a time add the key lime juice.
9. Mix very well with your mixer.
10. Rinse off the beaters to start to prepare the egg whites.
11. Beat the egg whites until stiff glossy peaks form.
12. Fold egg whites into the yolk mixture.
13. Texture should be even.
14. Pour into pie crust pan.
15. Bake 20 min at 325.
16. Cool, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
17. Top with whipped cream!
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