Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Key Lime Pie

“A fresh, easy and super tasty dessert.  I first came across Key Lime Pie in season 3 of ‘Dexter’ – when Dexter visits an old family friend in hospital, and her final wish is for the perfect piece of Key Lime Pie – a very American dessert!

Ingredients

  • 250g ‘Nice’ biscuits
  • 100g butter, melted
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 395g can condensed milk
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) cream
  • Finely grated rind and juice of 4 limes
Key Lime Pie

Method.

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Line base of a 20cm springform tin with baking paper.
  2. Process biscuits until fine crumbs. Add butter, process until combined.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the base and 3cm up sides of tin. Refrigerate.
  4. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, lime rind and juice until smooth. Pour into biscuit crust.
  5. Place on tray and bake for 40-45 mins or until set. Cool.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until chilled and set.
  7. Serve with extra lime slices and whipped cream.