Key Lime Pie with Honey Shortbread Crust
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4.6
30 reviews
Excellent
Key Lime Pie with Honey Shortbread Crust
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Our key lime pie has the most amazing honey shortbread crust, a smooth and creamy filling made with real key lime juice, and topped with fresh whipped cream.
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Ingredients
Honey Shortbread Crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Key Lime Pie Filling
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Honey Shortbread Crust
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy., about 1 to 2 minutes. Add in 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix until just combined. Don't overwork it. Mixture will be crumbly.
- Pour the mixture into an ungreased 9-inch standard pie plate. Press the crumbs into the bottom and sides of the pan to form an even crust. Bake for 7 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated 375℉ oven for 7 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack until the filling is prepared. Once the crust is removed from the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Key Lime Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 4 large egg yolks with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 1 minute. Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and continue to beat on medium-high speed until it is fluffy, about 1 more minute.
- Add in 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk beat that for for 1 minute on medium-high before finally adding in 1/2 cup key lime juice. Mix for another 30 seconds on a low-medium speed.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell. Bake in the 350℉ oven for 15 minutes, until filling is set.
- Let cool for 1 hour before transferring to the fridge to cool completely, about 4 more hours.
Whipped Cream
- Before serving, combine 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Top the pie with the whipped cream by spreading it over the top, or transfer to a piping bag to create designs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
317mg
(13%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
1216IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 1216IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
30 reviews
Excellent
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