Name: Key lime pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 250 gram plain, uniced biscuits; 150 gram butter, melted; 395 gram can sweetened condensed milk; 4 egg yolks; 1/3 cup cream; 3 limes, 3 tsp finely grated zest, 1/2 cup juice; 3 egg whites; 2/3 cup caster sugar; whipped cream, to serve

Key lime pie

Key lime pie has the perfect amount of tartness and creaminess with every mouthful . The perfect afternoon treat with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Serves 12

Prep

25M

Cook

30M

Total

55M

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Ingredients

250 gram plain, uniced biscuits

150 gram butter, melted

395 gram can sweetened condensed milk

4 egg yolks

1/3 cup cream

3 limes, 3 tsp finely grated zest, 1/2 cup juice

3 egg whites

2/3 cup caster sugar

whipped cream, to serve

Method

1.Process biscuits until finely crushed. Add butter; process until combined.

2.Press biscuit mixture into base and sides of a 3cm-deep, 22cm (base measurement) round fluted tart pan with removable base; chill 30 minutes.

3.Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C (140°C fan-forced).

4.Whisk condensed milk, yolks, cream, zest and juice in a large jug. Pour lime mixture into pie crust. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until filling is just set; remove from oven.

5.Increase oven temperature to very hot, 220°C (200°C fan-forced).

6.Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a clean, dry, large bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until thick and glossy.

7.Spread egg white mixture over lime filling. Bake 5 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool 15 minutes; serve with cream.

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