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Key Lime 08

Key Lime 08 is built on Sugar, Butter Or Margarine Melted, Fresh Lime Juice, Water, and Butter At Room Temperature. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup
• 2/3 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 pkg
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Crust: Stir crumbs, sugar and melted butter in bowl.

2. 2

   Press over bottom and up sides of a 9 inch spring form pan.

3. 3

   Filling: Combine lime juice and water in saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over top.

4. 4

   Let stand 5 minutes to soften gelatin.

5. 5

   Stir sugar, eggs and rind into pan.

6. 6

   Cook, stirring, over medium heat until almost boiling, about 7 minutes or until instant read thermometer reaches 160 degrees; do not let boil.

7. 7

   Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Beat butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until well mixed, about 1 minute.

9. 9

   Gradually beat in lime mixture until well blended.

10. 10

    Refrigerate, stirring, until mixture thickens enough to mound slightly when dropped from a spoon, about 45 minutes.

11. 11

    Beat chilled cream in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form.

12. 12

    Fold into lime mixture.

13. 13

    Pour into prepared crust.

14. 14

    Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 3-4 hours.

15. 15

    Run a thin knife around inside of pan to loosen sides; remove side of pan.

16. 16

    Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.

17. 17

    Store in refrigerator.