key lime pie (sallye)

Austin, TX
Updated on Apr 6, 2016

This is THE recipe Floridians use when they want authentic Key West Lime Pie. It should always be made with Nellie & Joe' Famous Key West lime juice to be authentic. It is so easy to make, but oh so very delicious. You can substitute ice cream for the whipping cream if you prefer. Love this pie!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks only
  • 1/2 cup nellie & joe's famous key west lime juice
  • 1 can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 - graham cracker pie crust
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

How To Make key lime pie (sallye)

  • Step 1
    ♥♥♥DO NOT SUBSTITUTE OTHER LIME JUICES
  • Step 2
    Separate egg yolks from egg whites. Place the yolks in a medium sized mixing bowl. Place the whites in a covered container and store in fridge.
  • Step 3
    Add lime juice to yolks and whisk together until well blended and frothy.
  • Step 4
    Add the sweetened condensed milk to mixing bowl and continue whisking until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 5
    Pour into graham cracker crust and placed in preheated 350º oven for 15 minutes.
  • Step 6
    While pie is in oven, place whipping cream in a chilled bowl and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add sugar a tablespoon at a time during beating process.
  • Step 7
    After 15 minutes, remove pie from oven and set on cooling rack to cool. Store the pie in the fridge. Place the whipping cream in the fridge until ready to use as a topping.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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