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KEY LIME PIE




Source of Recipe


Patty


List of Ingredients




2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh or bottled key lime juice (or 1/2 cup lime juice)
2 Tablespoons water
1 to 2 drops food coloring (optional
1 teaspoon grated lime peel

Crust of your choice such as graham cracker, corn flake, or a bought crust.

Topping optional

1 cup whipping cream
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
key lime slices or lemon slices

In a large mixing bowl beat eggs and yolk with wire wisk until combined.

Gradually add milk to yolks, beating until combined. Add lime juice, water, food coloring (if desired) and lime peel. whisk until well mixed. Pour into crust. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until almost set in center. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

For topping:

In a chilled bowl beat cream, sugar and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon whipped cream around edges of pie. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

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