Fluffy Key Lime Pie

Fluffy Key Lime Pie
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A classic dessert takes an easy turn with Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust.

Prep Time:
30 Min
Total Time:
3 Hr 45 Min
Makes:
8 servings
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INGREDIENTS
1Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust (from 15-oz box), softened as directed on box
1package unflavored gelatin
1cup sugar
1/2cup fresh lime juice
1/4cup water
4pasteurized eggs, separated
1teaspoon grated lime peel
2drops green food color
1cup whipping (heavy) cream
Sweetened whipped cream, if desired
DIRECTIONS
1.Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, combine gelatin, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the lime juice, water and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Remove from heat; stir in lime peel and food color. Pour mixture into large bowl. Refrigerate until mixture mounds slightly, about 45 minutes.
3.In large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. In small bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
4.Gently stir egg whites and whipped cream into cooled lime mixture. Spoon into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Serve topped with sweetened whipped cream. Store in refrigerator.
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