Key Lime Pie

[yendi]

I mentioned that I'd post the recipe, since it no longer resembles the recipe I started with:



 Ingredients
  
4 egg yolks, beaten

2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (I used Eagle)

1 cup key lime juice (I used Nellie and Joe's).

1 extra-large (10 inch) graham cracker crust.


 Directions
  
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2
Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into graham cracker shell.

3
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool for about ten minutes, then store in fridge. Whip some cream while it's cooling (using Reddi-Whip is blasphemy, of course).

Warning: This pie is VERY tart (even with the two cans of condensed milk). That's how it should be.

Comments

[forioscribe.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, if ONLY there was a store that sold graham crackers on this island. The limes grow on the tress outside beside the vineyard...

[yendi]

I can only imagine what the pie would be like with fresh-squeezed juice!

And it's sometimes hard to remember that some of the otc convenience items around here (like pre-made graham cracker crusts) aren't ubiquitous.

[anexstacy.livejournal.com]

You can buy fresh key limes at the Dekalb Farmers market =)

[10dimensions.livejournal.com]

*blinkblink*

That's all there is to it?

*writes it down*

Thanks. The husband adores KLP, I have to get them at Publix for him regularly. I will surprise him with one homemade. :)

Oh! Can I use EggBeaters instead of real egg yolks, you think?

[yendi]

I was amazed at how simple it was, too. It's easier than a pumpkin pie, even!

As for Eggbeaters, I'm not sure -- since they're mostly whites, I think it would probably not work. Then again, with all that condensed milk, eggbeaters instead of yolks isn't going to make it too much healthier, anyway. :-)

[10dimensions.livejournal.com]

I wasn't worried about health reasons, I just never buy eggs unless I need them for something like this. We just don't use them. Guess I can get a six-pack tho. And make choc chip cookies with the other two. ;)

I do believe I'll make this for the hubby for v-day. That would surprise him nicely. :) Thanks!

Oh, bheansidhe now has your cds, so tell her not to forget to bring them to you!

Egg Beaters in Key Lime Pie

[cybele42.livejournal.com]

They work great! I was very surprised and satisfied with the outcome as Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite sweets. I used 1/2 cup lime juice, the zest of one lime, 1 cup egg beaters, and 1 can fat-free sweetened condensed milk, and baked it in a pre-made reduced-fat graham cracker crust. I baked it at 350 deg. for 15 min.

You don't know me, but I found this journal entry when I Googled 'Egg Beaters Pumpkin Pie'.

Cheers,
Cybele

Re: Egg Beaters in Key Lime Pie

[yendi]

Glad to hear it worked out! I may have to try that option next time I'm making it. I'm guessing that as long as the key lime juice is real, the other ingredients are less important.

Re: Egg Beaters in Key Lime Pie

[cybele42.livejournal.com]

I always use key lime juice out of a bottle, but many cookbooks written by chefs note that they just use regular ol'Persian lime juice because key lime juice isn't always available. I have not tried it that way.

Today I am going to try a egg beaters pumpkin pie for my cholesterol-challenged husband. Whole Foods makes great frozen pie crusts that are vegan and contain no trans-fats.

Cheers,
Cybele

[melvh.livejournal.com]

Whip some cream while it's cooling (using Reddi-Whip is blasphemy, of course).

Of course using Reddi-whip is blasphemy. Using Cool Whip even moreso.

Do you add anything when you whip cream? I usually toss in a glug of vanilla and a pinch of sugar right before I kick the beater up from Blend to Whip.

But...Whipped Cream? When you have those four lovely egg whites just screaming to become a meringue? ::tsk:: Personally, I think I'd put them to good use --with that same glug of vanilla and pinch of sugar.

Y'know yendi, one of these years we need to get together and cook for each other.....

[moop2000.livejournal.com]

Where did you get this recipe? I have one similar, a no bake one. This one is probably better though, I shall try it soon. Also, ever try oreo cookie crust instead of Graham Cracker?

[shaddragon.livejournal.com]

You cooking-capable people make me envious. If anybody'd witnessed my instant tapioca disaster of two nights ago I'd never live it down. Key lime pie (even one this simple!) might just rise up and eat me instead.... (The tapioca tried. Not sure I want to give anything fiercer the chance.)

[ebon-hawk.livejournal.com]

thats all there is to it?? huh and to think that ive been bugging my friend to give me his recipe, becuz the one i found on the food network site flopped big time. i shall try it again!!! mmmmmm pie

[jafinnola.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the recipe.
I love key lime pie.