Key Lime Pie with Almond Crust

Key Lime Pie with Almond Crust recipe pinit

Key lime pie is named after the small, tart key limes that are native to the Florida Keys.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 155 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 2800
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and key lime zest until well combined.
  5. Pour the lime filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake the pie in the oven for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
  8. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to set.
  9. Serve chilled with whipped cream on top.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Sugars 30g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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