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"There is nothing better on a cold wintry day than a properly made pot pie."--Craig Claiborne

Paula Dean's Key Lime Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
One 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
1 tsp grated lime zest
3 eggs, separated
One 8 inch graham cracker pie crust
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 cup of sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325º. Combine milk, lime juice, and zest; blend in the egg yolks. Pour the filling into the crust. To make the meringue, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is stiff. Spread the meringue over the filling; spread it to seal the edge of crust all around. Bake for 12-15 minutes until meringue is golden brown.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is my mom's favorite dessert which so ironic because I hate it. But I love her so I guess I'll master this recipe for her.

 

 

 

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