On 6/14/2010 3:48 PM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:53:41 -0500, > wrote:
>
>
>> Here is one of my favorite Key Lime Pie recipes.
>>
>> Key Lime Pie
>>
>> 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
>> 1/2 cup key lime juice
>> 1 cup sugar
>> 2 eggs, beaten
>> 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
>> 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
>> 1 cup whipping cream
>> 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
>> whipping cream, whipped
>> pie crust
>>
>> Make the pie crust and allow the pie crust to cool.
>>
>> To make filling, in a small saucepan, soften gelatin in lime juice 5
>> minutes. Blend in sugar and eggs. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a
>> boil. Reduce heat. Boil gently 3 minutes, stirring constantly. In a
>> small bowl, combine cream cheese and butter; beat well. Pour in hot lime
>> juice mixture; beat until smooth and well blended.
>>
>> Refrigerate until cool, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a
>> medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in
>> cooled lime juice mixture and lime peel. Spoon into cooled pie crust.
>> Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and
>> lime slices. Store in refrigerator.
>>
>> Even after adding whipping cream, this pie is rich and thick, the best I
>> have ever made.
>>
>>
> Thanks! Recipe clipped and saved. Have you tried this with a
> crumb crust? The only type of key lime pie I've made is the one with
> condensed milk and I like it a lot. This recipe fits well with my no
> bake theme, so I'll try it soon too.
>

It would taste good with a crumb crust, but I made this for my low carb
diet, so I did not have a crust.

Becca