Key Lime Pie IX

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 13

Delectable Key Lime Pie IX recipe for a refreshing dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

2h 25min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

34g

Fat

10g

Key Lime Pie IX is a traditional dessert from the Florida Keys in the United States. It's made with key lime juice, which is known for its distinct tart taste, and is usually served with a graham cracker crust. It's a popular dessert during the summer months because of its refreshing flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In a medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, egg yolks, and egg. Mix well and pour into prepared graham cracker crust.
3.	In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon onto pie filling.
4.	Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

PROS

This Key Lime Pie IX is incredibly easy to prepare and boasts a sweet and tangy flavor that is perfect for dessert after any meal.

It’s also a refreshing treat for hot summer days.

CONS

This pie can be quite sweet for some people, and the graham cracker crust may not be everyone’s favorite.

Additionally, the condensed milk used in this recipe can be high in calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, it does contain lime juice, which is a good source of vitamin C.
Limes also contain flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

	1 can sweetened condensed milk
	1/2 cup key lime juice
	1 teaspoon grated lime zest
	2 egg yolks
	1 egg
	1 prepared graham cracker crust
	2 egg whites
	4 tablespoons white sugar