Lime Cream Pie Recipe

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Lime Cream Pie
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Directions:

  1. Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir a small amount of hot filling into yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter, lime peel and food coloring if desired. Gently stir in lime juice. Pour into crust. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over pie. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 520.42 Kcal (2179 kJ)
Calories from fat 209.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.23g 36%
Cholesterol 144.15mg 48%
Sodium 306.41mg 13%
Potassium 96.09mg 2%
Total Carbs 70.95g 24%
Sugars 32.39g 130%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 4%
Protein 7.53g 15%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 48.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 179.31 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 36%
Cholesterol 49.67mg 48%
Sodium 105.57mg 13%
Potassium 33.11mg 2%
Total Carbs 24.44g 24%
Sugars 11.16g 130%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 4%
Protein 2.6g 15%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 16.6mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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