Key Lime Pie
Courtesy of Cooking for 2 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • 1 Hr. Chill Time| Ingredients |
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| 2/3 c. graham cracker crumbs |
| 2 Tbsp. sugar |
| 3 Tbsp. butter, melted |
| Filling: |
| 1/2 c. sugar |
| 2 Tbsp. flour |
| 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch |
| 1/8 tsp. salt |
| 1 c. water |
| 1 drop green food coloring, optional |
| 2 egg yolks, beaten |
| 2 Tbsp. key lime juice |
| 1 tsp. butter |
| 1/2 tsp. grated lime peel |
| whipping cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 8-10 min. or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in water and food coloring if desired. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 min. longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lime juice, butter and lime peel.
3. Pour into crust. Cool for 15 min. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
* Nutritional values are calculated without whipped cream.
Nutrition:
Calories: 321; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 132mg; Total Carbs: 49g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 259mg;