Copycat Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Pie
A refined version of the classic Key Lime Pie, using fresh lime juice and a slightly more stable meringue topping.
1 1/2 cups
Graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup
Granulated sugar
6 tbsp
Melted butter
1/4 tsp
Ground ginger
2 (14 ounce) cans
Sweetened condensed milk
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A refined version of the classic Key Lime Pie, using fresh lime juice and a slightly more stable meringue topping.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine all Crust ingredients in a bowl and press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all Filling ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the filling is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Just before serving, whip all Topping ingredients until stiff, glossy peaks form. Spread over the pie.
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1 1/2 cups
150 g
Graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup
50 g
Granulated sugar
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6 tbsp
85 g
Melted butter
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Ground ginger
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2 (14 ounce) cans
414 g
Sweetened condensed milk
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3/4 cup
180 mL
Fresh Key lime juice
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3
150 g
Large egg yolks
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1 tsp
5 mL
Vanilla extract
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Lime zest
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1 cup
240 mL
Heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup
60 g
Powdered sugar
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Cream of tartar
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine all Crust ingredients in a bowl and press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all Filling ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the filling is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Just before serving, whip all Topping ingredients until stiff, glossy peaks form. Spread over the pie.
Nutrition per serving
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