Caribbean Black Bottomed Key Lime Pie Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-10″ pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture holds together. Fill the prepared pan with the crumb mixture and press into the bottom and sides of the pan to form the crust. If necessary, use a measuring cup to level the bottom and sides. Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
• 3. Beat the egg yolks on medium-high until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed and slowly add the condensed milk then the Key lime juice until well incorporated. Mix in lime zest, if using. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
• 4. If using meringue topping - increase oven temp to 375ºF. Mound meringue on top of filling, making sure to go up to the edges. Bake until lightly browned - check after a few minutes. Cool and serve.
• 5. If using whipped cream topping - whip cream with a few drops vanilla extract. Mound on top of chilled pie. Serve.
• 6. NOTE - to speed things up, used a pre-made graham cracker crust.

Steps:

• To prepare crust, place coconut in thin layer on 2 (10 x 13-inch) cookie sheets.
• Toast coconut in 350 degrees oven for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Stir frequently, and watch carefully.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Meanwhile, reduce the oven to 250 degrees.
• In small mixing bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks, then slowly beat in superfine sugar until completely dissolved.
• Fold in cooled coconut. Press this mixture into greased 9-inch pie plate and bake at 250 degrees for 7 minutes and set. Remove from oven and let cool.
• To make filling:
• Blend together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime rind and rum in large mixing bowl.
• Beat in the egg yolks.
• Gently mix in sour cream to combine well.
• Pour into cooled crust. Swirl meringue over top of filling.
• Bake in 350 degrees oven 20 minutes or until meringue is nicely browned.
• Cool, then chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
• To make Meringue:
• Beat egg whites in large mixing bowl until soft peaks are formed.
• Gradually beat in sugar until whites are stiff, but not dry, being sure the sugar is dissolved.

Steps:

• Combine milk and egg yolks. Gradually add lime juice and mix thoroughly. Pour into crust, bake 8-10 minutes @ 350 - don't allow to brown. Chill 2 hours. Serve with Whipping Cream.