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Key lemon pie

Key Lemon Pie

Sunny yellow-gold, sweet and tart,this key lemon pie is super easy and tasty. A classic dessert or snack based on key lime pie!
Author: Inger
4.67 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Desserts & Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
  • 2 teaspoons fine lemon zest no white
  • 1 graham cracker crust gluten-free if desired
  • optional whipped cream lemon zest and lemon slice(s) for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Zest, then juice lemons, to get 2 teaspoons of zest and 1/2 cup of juice.
  • Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, zest and lemon juice (add half at a time) until well combined.
  • Pour filling into prepared crust and bake for 15 minutes at 350 F. Cool pie completely on rack, then chill for a minimum of 1-2 hours (filling will continue to set as it cools). Store covered.
  • Optionally, before serving, top with whipped cream rosettes, lemon zest and lemon slice(s)

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 263IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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