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slice of no bake lime chiffon pie on a plate with remainder of pie in the background

No Bake Lime Chiffon Pie

Delicious, light and airy No-Bake Lime Chiffon pie.
5 from 19 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric mixer hand or stand
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 9 inch Graham Cracker Crust (purchased from grocer)

Lime chiffon filling

  • 1 teaspoon Powdered Gelatin
  • 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
  • 4 Large Egg Yolks
  • 4 Large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar (measure #1)
  • ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar (measure #2) For whipping egg whites
  • ½ Cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest

Pie topping (optional)

  • 1 Cup Heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons Powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle powdered gelatin over cold water. Set aside for later.
    1 teaspoon Powdered Gelatin, 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
  • Separate the eggs by placing the yolks in a heat-proof bowl and the whites in a separate bowl.
    4 Large Egg Yolks, 4 Large Egg Whites
  • Add ½ cup granulated sugar, lime juice and lime zest in to the bowl with the egg yolks. Whisk until well combined.
    ½ Cup Granulated Sugar (measure #1), ½ Cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed), 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
  • Set the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. The water should stay at a simmer—not a boil. Whisk the mixture frequently as it heats. The custard will gradually thicken and is ready when it reaches 180°F.
  • Add set gelatin to the bowl and stir until gelatin melts.
  • Remove bowl from simmering water and allow custard to cool to room temperature.
  • Begin whipping egg whites until they are frothy. Slowly pour ¼ cup of granulated sugar into the bowl while continuing to mix. Whip until egg whites reach medium peaks. Note - medium peaks hold their shape but slightly droop at the tip when the whisk is lifted.
    ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar (measure #2)
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the lime custard until the mixture is smooth and no visible white streaks remain.
  • Pour the filling into graham cracker crust. Place in refrigerator until filling is set (approximately 2 - 3 hours).
    1 9 inch Graham Cracker Crust
  • Decorate as desired (e.g. whipped cream, lime slices, etc...)

Pie topping (optional)

  • Whip together heavy cream and powdered sugar until medium peaks are formed. Spread on top of pie or use a pastry bag to pie swirls around the pie's edge.
    1 Cup Heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons Powdered sugar

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Notes

  • Store the lime chiffon pie in an airtight container and keep refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 454IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lime chiffon pie, no bake pie recipe
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