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Key Lime Pie

Cultural Context

Key Lime Pie hails from the Florida Keys, where the tiny, tart key limes thrive. This pie became a staple in the region, celebrated for its refreshing flavor and creamy texture. Traditionally, it was made with simple ingredients, reflecting the resourcefulness of early settlers. Today, it is a beloved dessert across the United States, often enjoyed during summer months and at festive gatherings.

AmericanHNdessert
120 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
graham cracker tartlet shells
whipped topping

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk + sugar

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while maintaining sweetness.

key lime juice

🥗Healthier: regular lime juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Regular lime juice is more accessible and less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

1

Start by zesting key limes to get about a teaspoon of zest, plus extra for topping.

2

Juice the key limes to obtain 1/2 cup of juice, noting that it takes a lot of small key limes to get enough juice.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest, mixing until well combined.

4

Spoon the mixture into pre-made graham cracker tartlet shells.

5

Top the filled tartlets with whipped topping from a can.

6

Add a sprinkle of lime zest on top for decoration.

7

Optionally, add small slivers of lime on top for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingchilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlzestertartlet shells

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Key Lime TartKey Lime Custard

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