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key lime pie w/ almond crust

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Private Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

Had this at Paula Deen's restaurant (Paula's Kitchen in Cherokee, NC). TO DIE FOR!

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yield 1 - me!
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For key lime pie w/ almond crust

  • CRUST:
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    almonds, slivered
  • FILLING:
  • 1 - 14 oz. can
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 c
    key lime juice
  • 2 tsp
    grated lime zest
  • 2 lg
    egg yolks (reserve whites if making meringue)
  • MERINGUE (OPTIONAL):
  • 2 lg
    egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/4 c
    sugar

How To Make key lime pie w/ almond crust

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    MAKE THE CRUST: Combine ingredients & pat down into a 9" pie pan. Bake for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • 3
    MAKE THE FILLING: In a medium bowl, combine the milk, lime juice & 1 tsp zest; blend in the egg yolks. Pour the filling into the crust. NOTE: If not making meringue, place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours to chill.
  • 4
    MAKE THE MERINGUE: Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar & remaining teaspoon zest until the mixture is stiff. Spread the meringue over the filling; spread it to touch the edge of the crust all around. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
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