[rec.food.recipes] OVO-LACTO: Key Lime Pie

jsorenso@thesis1.med.uth.tmc.edu), (Jeff Sorenson) (04/22/91)

Here are two recipes for Key Lime Pie. I came across these in an
article by Mike Kalina - the "Lazy Gourmet".

No-Bake Key Lime Pie:
1 4oz. can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 c. lime juice
Grated rind of 1 lime
1-2 drops green food coloring (optional!)
1 8oz. container of whipped topping
1 graham-cracker crust (9-10 inches)
Lime Slices
Whipped cream or whipped topping

Mix condensed milk and lime juice. Next add grated rind and food
coloring.  Fold in whipped topping.  Pour into crust and chill
overnight. Top with whipped cream and lime slices.  Serves 8

Key Lime Pie:

preheat oven to 400 degress F.
2 egg yolks
2 14oz. cans of sweetened condensed milk
zest of 4 limes, finely grated
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 9 inch graham cracker crust
8 thin slices of lime
Whipped cream or whipped topping

Beat yolks until thick and light in color.  Mix condensed milk in
gradually.  Add zest and lime juice; mix well.  Pour into crust and
bake 10 minutes.  Cool and top with whipped cream and lime slices.
Serves 8.