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Lime Pie
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Lime Pie

10 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

212
Calories
13g
Protein
11g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Gelatin 1 envelope (7g) 23
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Pie 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

  • 1 Tbs. unflavored gelatin
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 2-3 tsp. grated lime peel
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 c. sugar, divide
  • 1 baked, 9" pie shell
  • 1/3 c. lime juice
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped
  • Green food coloring

Directions

1

Soften gelatin in cold water. Beat egg yolks, add 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice, and salt.

2

Cook over hot water stirring constantly, until thickened. Add lime peel and gelatin.

3

Stir until gelatin is dissolved and add food coloring to tint a soft pale green. Cool.

4

Beat egg whites until stiff, adding remaining sugar slowly. Fold into lime mixture.

5

Pour into pie shell, chill until firm. Garnish with whipped cream or meringue.

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Category:Haitian Recipes

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Category:Haitian Desserts

Recipe sourced from fandom

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