Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) graham cracker crumbs
- 20 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened coconut flakes
- 55 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 1.4 g (1/4 teaspoon) salt
- 70 g (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 396 g (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 100 g (5 large) egg yolks
- 160 g (2/3 cup) fresh lime juice, 4-5 limes
- Zest of one lime
For the Meringue Topping
- 60 g (2 large) egg whites
- 110 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
For the crust.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, coconut, sugar, salt and melted butter until evenly mixed. Press crumb mixture evenly into a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Allow to cool while preparing filling.
For the filling.
- In a medium bowl, add condensed milk and the yolks. Whisk together until combined. Add the lime juice and zest and mix well. Pour mixture into pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until center is just set.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
For the Meringue Topping.
- Just before serving, prepare the meringue topping. Place egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer. Set bowl over a small saucepan filled with an inch of simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and egg whites are warm to the touch, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixing bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 10-12 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star pastry tip with the meringue. Pipe desired design on top of the key lime pie. Using a kitchen torch, toast meringue (careful not to over torch). Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes