This breezy Key lime pie with strawberry rhubarb glaze recipe is a tangy, sweet pie that's sure to tickle the tastebuds of anyone who loves the crisp, tart flavor of fresh lime and berries. Made in a sweet vanilla crust, it's the perfect end to a light, fresh meal. It's best to start this pie at least 12 hours before you wish to serve it. Garnish with whipped cream, strawberry slices, or fresh twists of lime.
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter , softened
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk , 14 ounce
- 1 teaspoon grated Key lime zest
- 1 cup fresh Key lime juice
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 stalks fresh rhubarb , diced
- 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.5 cups water
- 2 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Combine crumbs and butter in a bowl until evenly moistened; press into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch pie plate.
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Beat sweetened condensed milk, Key lime zest, Key lime juice, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; pour filling into prepared crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven until center is slightly jiggly, about 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; refrigerate.
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Combine rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, water, and pectin in a saucepan over medium heat; boil, stirring often, until rhubarb and berries break down and glaze begins to thicken and resemble jam, about 20 minutes. Cool until lukewarm; glaze will thicken as it cools.
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Spread glaze over pie; refrigerate until chilled before serving, at least 8 hours for the best texture.
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