Fluffy Key Lime Pie

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A light and tangy key lime pie with fluffy meringue topping that combines the refreshing flavors of lime with a sweet, creamy filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a cool dessert, it offers a delightful balance of citrus zest and sweetness, appealing to citrus lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4-serving size) package lemon flavored pudding/pie filling
  • 1 cup sugar ⓘ
  • 1 1/2 cups water ⓘ
  • 2 egg yolks ⓘ
  • green food coloring ⓘ
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon grated lime rind ⓘ
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine the lemon flavored pudding/pie filling mix, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan.
  2. Blend in egg yolks; add the remaining water.
  3. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a full boil.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and lime rind.
  5. Beat egg whites until foamy throughout.
  6. Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff, shiny peaks form.
  7. Fold the meringue into the pie filling mixture.
  8. Add enough green food coloring to tint light green.
  9. Pour onto prepared crust.
  10. Chill until firm.
  11. Garnish with whipped topping, lime slices, or twists before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

321 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 21.1g 27% DV
Carbs 23.8g 9% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 161.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 174.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 576.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 121mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 91mg 7% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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