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Original Key Lime Pie

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This American dessert features Unflavored gelatin, Water, Sugar; divided, Key lime juice, Salt. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, bright, zesty notes. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Calories: 510.6
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This American dessert features Unflavored gelatin, Water, Sugar; divided, Key lime juice, Salt. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, bright, zesty notes. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 whole Unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cups Water
  • 2/3 cups Sugar; divided
  • 1/2 cups Key lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 4 whole Eggs; separated
  • 1 " baked pastry shell
Directions
  1. 1
    I got this recipe from a "Cracker," and it will dispute the previous statement that all will agree on how to make the best Key Lime Pie. My tree froze, but came back, so we've enjoyed this recipe a lot this year. Mix together gelatin, 1/3 c sugar and salt in saucepan. Combine slightly beaten egg yolks, water & lime juice. Add to gelatin mixture. Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves, about 6 min. Remove from heat and add rind. Cool. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add remaining 1/3 c sugar and beat until stiff. Fold in gelatin mixture. Turn into pastry shell and chill until firm. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices if desired. Note: To make lime chiffon cream pie, fold in 1/2 c heavy cream, whipped before turning into pastry shell. This is a much lighter pie than the one using sweetened condensed milk, and I think it has a more of the flavor of Key limes
  2. 2
    Grated lime rind

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 510.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.8g26%
Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 373.0mg125%
Sodium 1470.3mg62%
Total Carbohydrate 57.0g19%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 41.9g
Protein 39.4g79%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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