Mile High Lime Pie
Elevate your dessert game with this show-stopping Mile High Lime Pie, a heavenly twist on the classic key lime pie that boasts bold citrus flavor and a cloud-like meringue topping. This pie features a buttery graham cracker crust as the perfect base for a creamy, tangy lime filling made with freshly squeezed lime juice, rich sweetened condensed milk, and a pop of lime zest. Topped with a billowy, golden-brown meringue that towers high for visual appeal, this dessert is as impressive as it is delicious. With a prep time of just 25 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for everything from summer gatherings to festive celebrations. Refreshing, zesty, and irresistibly fluffy, this pie is the ultimate treat for lime lovers and meringue enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 0.75 cups lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated
- 4 large egg whites
- 0.25 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until slightly thickened and pale yellow.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, freshly squeezed lime juice, and lime zest to the yolks, and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the lime filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar while beating, and continue to beat the mixture on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Spoon the meringue over the lime filling, spreading it to the edges to seal the pie completely. Swirl the meringue with a spatula to create peaks for added texture and height.
Bake the pie at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid overbrowning.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set completely.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your delectable Mile High Lime Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.0 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.4 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1059 mg | 353% | |
| Sodium | 1845 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 545.6 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 432.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.6 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1381 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2368 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
