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My Southern Grandma's Key Lime Pie

My Southern Grandma's Key Lime Pie Recipe

Ok, southern secret to this pie.... limeade!!!! I know it sounds ridiculous, but the end result is pretty darn delicious. So super easy to make. (**Time noted includes chilling pie overnight.)
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 298.1 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 inches graham cracker pie crust
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, Eagle Brand
  • 1 large lime, juice and zest of (preferably a Key lime, but not necessary)
  • 1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip, softened
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
  • 4 drops green food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Use a large mixing bowl; grate rind (zest) of lime, add squeezed lime juice frozen limeade and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl. Mix well.
  • Add Cool Whip; mix well again.
  • Spoon into prepared pie crust.
  • Swirl top with spoon.
  • Cover; chill overnight.
  • Keep chilled until serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 91gCalories: 298.1kcalCarbohydrates: 43.8gProtein: 3.6gFat: 12.7gSaturated Fat: 7.4gCholesterol: 11.2mgSodium: 148.5mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 38.6g
Keyword Citrus, Dessert, Easy, Fruit, Lime, Pie, Summer
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