Key Lime Torte

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    8 -12 pieces

  • Calories

    528 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Key Lime Torte

This torte is a fresh, light and fancy (but not difficult) dessert, it's packed full of lime flavor with a lovely light graham cracker crust garnished with pillows of fresh whipped cream, and fresh lime zest.

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Ingredients

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GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers* about 1 ½ packages, 2 pkgs for thicker crust or if you are using 10"
  • ¼ cup sugar less if desired
  • 8 Tablespoons butter 1 stick, melted

KEY LIME FILLING

  • 3 large eggs separated (save both whites and yolks)
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh key lime juice Persian Limes may be substituted
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar

WHIPPED CREAM GARNISH

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1-2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
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Instructions

  1. Place graham crackers crushed loosely with hand into bowl of food processor and pulse until crushed. Or place in gallon sized ziplock bag and using rolling pin, smash grahams, then roll until all grahams resemble fine crumbs. Add sugar and melted butter, pulse until combined.
  2. Press into bottom of 9 or 10" springform pan, evenly and firmly. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. In medium sized bowl, whisk egg yolks until slightly lighter in color. Add condensed milk, lime juice, lemon juice and lime zest. Whisk until smooth
  4. In separate bowl, pour in reserved egg whites, using whisk or beater attachment beat until frothy. Add sugar to egg whites and whip until stiff peaks form. Egg whites will increase in size, and get stiff and glossy. Fold whipped egg whites into the egg and milk mixture, gently until combined. Spread evenly on cooled prepared crust.
  5. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until set and lightly browned. May crack as it cools. Cool on a wire rack, cover and chill for a minimum of 4 hours, 8 hours or more preferred.
  6. Serving: Beat whipping cream at high speed until slightly thickened, then add powdered sugar and vanilla beating until soft peaks form.
  7. Remove collar from torte (gently run a nice around the edge to lose from collar) and slice into desired sized slices. Garnish with a dollop or two of whipped cream, a sprinkle of lime zest and a wedge of lime if desired.
  8. If you'd prefer to pipe the whipped cream, scoop desired amount into sandwich baggie and snip off a corner about ¾ of an inch up, Squeeze onto torte, serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

  • * Gluten Free Graham Crackers may be used cup for cup, the rest of the ingredients should be GF, but always check your packaging labels.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 528kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 336mg (14%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 1029IU (21%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 195mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-12 pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 528 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 528kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 336mg 14%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 1029IU 21%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 195mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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