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***Hello Everyone – this is my last post for 2019 because Deanna’s Daughter is putting the finishing touches on a whole new look. Ten years of ‘saving my favorites’ has created content of over 1000 recipes so I’ve found myself some help to take Deanna’s Daughter into 2020…properly. I’ll be back in early January (fingers crossed!) – and I’ll also be launching Deanna’s Daughter on Instagram. Stay tuned! Have a great December and Happy Holidays!!!***
Ma made this as a dessert option for Thanksgiving and I’ve made it a couple of times already because it’s so quick and so very tasty! (and maybe limes were on sale and I bought a couple of bags). Borrowed from Ricardo’s site, this is easily a weeknight or anytime pie, just remember to zest your limes before juicing them – enjoy!
Ingredients
Crust
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs AND 2 T. sugar
1/4 c. butter, melted
Preheat the oven to 350, mix the 3 crust ingredients together until well combined and then press evenly into your favorite pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes and then allow to cool completely.
Filling
1 c. freshly squeezed key lime (or regular lime) juice
2 T. cornstarch
1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk
zest of 6 key limes (or 1 regular lime)
2 T. cream AND 2 eggs
Instructions
In a medium pot, off the heat, whisk together the lime juice and cornstarch, then add in the remaining ingredients and mix well. Now bring the mix to a boil over medium heat, stirring and taking care of the bottom of the pot the entire time, until it thickens. This will take a few minutes, be patient, it’s worth it!
Once the filling has thickened, pour it into your prepared and cooled crust and carefully smooth the top. I left mine to cool on the counter for about a half hour and then you need to refrigerate your pie for about 3 hours so that it can completely cool down and set.
When you’re getting ready to serve, whip the cream.
1 3/4 c. heavy cream AND 1 T. icing sugar AND 1 t. + key lime or lime zest
Beat all ingredients until stiff peaks form and then garnish the pie as you wish!
- Category: Pie, Lime, Make-ahead