Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is a classic United States dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully baked or prepared featuring Digestive Biscuits, Butter, Condensed Milk, Egg Yolks, Lime, Double Cream, Icing Sugar and Lime, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.
Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.
If you enjoy authentic United States cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Banana Pancakes.
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Ingredients
- Digestive Biscuits300g
- Butter150g
- Condensed Milk400g
- Egg Yolks3
- Lime4
- Double Cream300ml
- Icing Sugar1 tbls
- Limeto serve
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.
Whizz the biscuits to crumbs in a food processor (or put in a strong plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin).
Mix with the melted butter and press into the base and up the sides of a 22cm loose-based tart tin.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
Remove and cool.
Put the egg yolks in a large bowl and whisk for a minute with electric beaters.
Add the condensed milk and whisk for 3 minutes then add the zest and juice and whisk again for 3 minutes.
Pour the filling into the cooled base then put back in the oven for 15 minutes.
Cool then chill for at least 3 hours or overnight if you like.
When you are ready to serve, carefully remove the pie from the tin and put on a serving plate.
To decorate, softly whip together the cream and icing sugar.
Dollop or pipe the cream onto the top of the pie and finish with extra lime zest.
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Key Lime Pie carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.
Dietary Substitutions
To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.
Chef Technique Tips
Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.
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