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Key Lime Pie "original"
Author/Submitted by:
Servings: 8
Categories:
Desserts
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Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 1
unflavored gelatin 1/4
cup
water 2/3
cup
sugar,
divided
1/2
cup
key lime juice 1/4
teaspoon
salt 2
teaspoons
grated lime rind 4
eggs,
separated
9
baked pastry shell
Directions:
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 togethe 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 consensed
milk, and I think it has a more of the flavor of Key limes.
By "Lloyd A. Carver" <lloyd2@mindspring.com> on Jan 5, 1996
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