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So I made Key Lime Pie.......

7/14/2015

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     Well I kind of made key lime pie, maybe it would be best to call it lime pie.  I used Real Lime brand lime juice so I cannot verify that they used key limes to make their product.  It is defiantly a good alternative if you can't get your hands on real key limes.
     Anyways enough about lime juice.  I had the misfortune of eating some fluorescent green thing on holidays that was passed off as a key lime pie.  It was a bit of a letdown to say the least as I have had one of the best key lime pies in my life on a previous vacation to the Caribbean.  I guess I was expecting the same thing on every Island down there.  Miracle's South Coast Restaurant and Bar knows what's up when it comes to key lime pie.
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     So basically out of disappointment I had to make some a proper key lime pie when I got back from vacation.  I went with "easy key lime pie" recipe I found on-line.  Apparently it won the 1999 American Pie Council's national pie championship.  This is probably because Miracle's didn't enter.  I might also add the word "super" in front of "easy" to this recipe's title.  So here is what you will need:
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  • 5 egg yolks, beaten
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice (lime juice)
  • 1 9inch prepared graham cracker pie crust
  • 1 fresh lime cut into wedges for topping (optional)
     Now I got lazy and bought a pre made pie crust but it is simple to make yourself.  All you need is 1 1/2 cup of graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of butter melted.  Mix all ingredients together, press into pie plate and bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees F. for 8 mins.  Allow to cool and use the same as the pre made version.
     Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.  To make the filling separate 5 egg yolks into a mixing bowl and beat.
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     Next add condensed milk and lime juice.
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     Mix and pour mixture into pie crust.
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     Place the pie into the oven to bake for 15 minutes.  Remove from oven, allow to cool and top with lime wedges.  Whipped cream also makes a nice topping for this pie.
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     If you're going to Antigua give Miracle's key lime pie a try.  If you're stuck at home try this easy key lime for a delicious treat.  I can see why this pie won awards in 1999.
3 Comments
Wendy link
7/15/2015 08:47:32 am

This looks great - and EASY! I love key lime pie, but had no idea it was so easy to make. I am going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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Cristina at Ava's Alphabet link
6/21/2016 11:18:32 pm

I love key lime pie! This recipe does look easy and delicious. And I completely agree - good key lime pie is never green in color. ;) Thank you for linking up at the Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. Hope you are having a great week!

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9/10/2019 05:08:45 am

I never thought that making a lime pie would be possible that's why I am surprised that you came up with a very good and luscious recipe that looks perfectly good! Thank you for showing us hoe to prepare it; it looks so natural and easy to prepare as long as you have the needed ingredients! You will surely achieve the best possible taste of lime pie if you are going to put your heart and your mind to make it! Hopefully, I can achieve the taste of it when I try doing it!

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