Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Pie Crust | not in our table | 0 |
| Whiskey | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch pie crust, baked
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup Key Lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (optional)
- few drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup sugar
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Directions
Bake pie crust and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat egg yolks. Add and stir in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, Irish whiskey (optional) and a few drops of food coloring (optional). Mix and pour into baked pie crust. In a mixer bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar. Beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat until stiff. Spread mixture on top of pie, sealing edge of pie crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve chilled. Makes 8 servings.