Frozen Key Lime Pie
If my husband had to choose his favorite dessert, I’m pretty sure Key Lime Pie would be very near the top of the list. And this frozen version is definitely his favorite. Honestly, we all love the perfect balance of sweet and tart in this light, refreshing pie. My kids can hardly stand waiting for it to freeze. You’d think I was torturing them. And to be fair, I kind of am. Because this pie is just sooooo good!
Depending on the size of your pie pan, you make have some extra filling. Just go ahead and pour it into a few individual serving dishes and freeze those too. Trust me, it will be happily eaten by someone. Please note: this recipe does contain raw eggs. I’ve made it many times and never had an issue (be sure to use fresh eggs), but if you’re the least bit concerned, it’s probably best to go with a baked version.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 3/4 cup lime juice
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes; cool completely.
- With an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of the sugar on high speed for 3-4 minutes, until thick and lemon colored.
- Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, lime zest and juice. Set aside.
- In a separate glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk/lime juice mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm. Serve frozen.
Who Dished It Up First: Adapted from All Recipes.
