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Key lime pie, la délicieuse tarte au citron vert

Key lime pie, la délicieuse tarte au citron vert

Enjoy a delightful Key lime pie made with fresh lime juice, a buttery crust, and optional whipped cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • tart pan

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 300 g petits-beurre or speculoos
  • 150 g butter melted

Filling

  • 397 g sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 3 eggs
  • 120 ml lime juice or 150 ml Pulco lime

Decoration

  • 1 lime for zest
  • 6 teaspoon whipped cream

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), fan mode.
  • Crush the petits-beurre in a food processor.
  • Melt the butter and mix it with the crushed biscuits.
  • Press this mixture into a tart pan lined with parchment paper to form the crust.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Add the lime juice and stir well.
  • Pour this mixture over the crust and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool and then refrigerate.
  • When serving, zest a lime and sprinkle on top of the pie. Decorate with whipped cream.

Notes

You can choose to top with meringue or just whipped cream based on your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg
Keyword dessert, easy pie, key lime pie, lime, tarte au citron vert, Whipped Cream
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