How to Make Phoenician's Key Lime Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Phoenician's Key Lime Pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that originates from the sunny shores of the Mediterranean. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple in Phoenician cuisine. The key lime pie is known for its tangy and zesty flavor, with a smooth and creamy texture that melts in your mouth with each indulgent bite.

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup cold heavy cream
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon grated lime zest
  • ½ cup Key lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make crust: Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground, then pour into a medium bowl. Add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Pour in melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes.
  • While crust is baking, make filling: Beat condensed milk, cream, egg yolks, and lime zest in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk in lime juice, a little at a time, to thicken custard. Pour custard into pie crust.
  • Bake until custard is set, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 165mg
    • Sodium: 177mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 195mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 285mg