This key lime pie recipe is a true American classic dessert. It has a hint of tanginess that is sure to tickle your taste buds. The addition of meringue on top gives a slight crisp to this rich and creamy pie.
How To Make Easy Key Lime Meringue Pie
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
42 mins
Total:
52 mins
Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp lime zest, finely grated
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 graham cracker crust, prepared, 9-inch
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 egg whites
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium-sized bowl.
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Whisk in the juice, zest and cream. Stir thoroughly.
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Pour the filling into the graham crust. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the filling firms up.
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In another medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Add in the sugar and beat again to combine well.
- Spread the meringue mixture over the pie.
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Bake again for 10 to 12 minutes until the meringue turns golden.
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Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 44g
- :
- Calcium: 167mg
- Calories: 397kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Cholesterol: 106mg
- Fat: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 268mg
- Protein: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 197mg
- Vitamin A: 450IU
- Vitamin C: 6mg
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