Dina
Executive Chef
I found a 5 star rated key lime pie on foodnetwork and decided to make it for my guests at our Easter gathering. Turns out it was extremely bitter and sweet! Ick! I'm still eating what was left of it (which was quite a bit) since no one really enjoyed it. Thanks to my sister's green jello dessert and fruit salad and a bread pudding I made a previous day, the dessert part of the meal was saved.
Here's what I used:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
2/3 cup fresh key lime juice
Baked for 10-15 minutes on regular graham cracker crust
I need a recipe that does not have so much "sweetness" and of course, I will do LESS key lime juice next time. Would corn starch help diminish the sweetness, or should I use more eggs (whole) or gelatin? Help!
Here's what I used:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
2/3 cup fresh key lime juice
Baked for 10-15 minutes on regular graham cracker crust
I need a recipe that does not have so much "sweetness" and of course, I will do LESS key lime juice next time. Would corn starch help diminish the sweetness, or should I use more eggs (whole) or gelatin? Help!