Key lime pie

Key lime pie is an American dessert made of lime, egg yolks, and condensed milk. It is topped with meringue made of egg white. Key lime pie is named after special kind of limes called Key limes, which are more aromatic than common limes. This recipe originated in Florida Keys at the beginning of 20th century.

The pie is actually quite easy to prepare, even for the beginners. If you have a food processor, you will make this recipe even faster. 

I (Zuzana) have this recipe from my lovely friend and neighbour Vicky. Vicky comes from the UK but spent most of her live in the Cote d Azure.

Vicky loves to cook and bake, and I always get an opportunity to try something new when I come over. First time I tried Key Lime Pie was when Vicky invited me and my family for dinner. The idea of Vicky coming over and baking this pie for our blog crossed my mind right away.

It didn’t take long and we met up one lovely Sunday afternoon for a chat and baking session. Vicky is whole bunch of fun so it made our baking meet up even more entertaining.

We would like to thank Vicky for finding a time to contribute with this original recipe to our blog. 

8 servings

Ingredients

For the base

250g digestive biscuits

80g butter

40g brown sugar

For the filling

2 egg yolks

397g condensed milk – 1 can

3 limes – zest and juice

For the merengue

2 egg whites

100g caster sugar

Directions

1. Place the biscuits in food processor and process until crushed or put the biscuits in the plastic bag and crush with rolling pin.

In medium sized bowl combine: crushed biscuits, sugar and butter melted in microwave.

2. Spread the mixture in the pie dish (23 cm). Place in the freezer while you are preparing the filling.   

3. Zest and juice your limes and combine together in small bowl.

Preheat oven to 150 degrees.

4. In bowl combine: 2 egg yolks, condensed milk and stir in lime juice and lime zest (from all 3 limes). Set aside.

5. For the meringue, whisk 2 egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Gradually (half of the sugar at the time) add sugar. Whisk until they form stiff peaks. 

6. Pour the lime filling onto biscuit base and spread evenly.

7. Spoon or pipe the meringue on the top. Bake for 45 mins. Let cool completely before serving.