My Southern Grandma's Key Lime Pie
"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.)"
- Ready In:
- 8hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
12
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
directions
- 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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Reviews
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My granny used make this pie all the time. I loved it.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
hollyfrolly
Reno, NV
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