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Key Lime Pie With Meringue or Cream Topping

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie
D. Rattray
At a Glance
Course : Dessert, Pies
Special : Easy
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : Southern, U.S. Regional
Occasion : Spring, St.Patrick's Day, Summer
 
This rich key lime pie is baked, then an optional meringue topping is added, or top with a dollop of whipped cream and lime zest.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup key lime juice, fresh if possible
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons finely grated lime or key lime zest, divided
  • 5 egg yolks
  • whipped cream or whipped topping, optional
  • 1 graham cracker pie shell
  • .
  • Meringue (optional)
  • 3 to 4 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • dash salt

PREPARATION:

Whisk sweetened condensed milk with the egg yolks. Stir in whipping cream and lime juice. Stir in 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest. Pour into a prepared graham cracker crust and bake at 325° for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and increase temperature to 350° if meringue is used. If you aren't making the meringue, cool the pie and top with whipped cream and a little lime zest just before serving.

Meanwhile, make meringue, if using. In a glass or stainless steel bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; gradually beat into the egg whites. Continue beating until egg whites no longer feel gritty (with sugar)when a little is smeared between two fingers. Spoon onto the hot pie filling, spreading to cover completely to the crust. Put back in the oven and bake at 350° until meringue is browned, about 12 to 15 minutes.

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