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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 9 graham crackers
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 4 teaspoons lime zest
- 1/2 cup strained lime juice (from about 4 regular limes or 10-12 key limes)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 98g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 332 | |
| Calories from Fat 125 | 38% |
| Total Fat 14.14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7.51g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium 227mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 46.35g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 34.07g | 23% |
| Protein 6.1g | 10% |
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