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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.
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
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Press into bottom of 9 or 10" springform pan, evenly and firmly. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Serving: Beat whipping cream at high speed until slightly thickened, then add powdered sugar and vanilla beating until soft peaks form.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.