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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
1 graham cracker crust pie crust
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 can frozen limeade
2 eight-ounce containers of Cool Whip

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

Open the can of frozen limeade and stir to break up lumps. It is better if allowed to thaw beforehand.

2

Measure out almost half a cup of limeade and set aside the rest for later adjustment.

3

Scoop out the pint of vanilla ice cream into a mixing bowl.

4

Mix the half cup of limeade with the ice cream until well combined and smooth.

5

Taste the mixture and adjust the limeade for desired tanginess, adding more if needed.

6

Add the entire eight-ounce container of Cool Whip to the ice cream and limeade mixture.

7

Fold the Cool Whip into the mixture gently until fully combined and smooth.

8

Pour the mixture into the store-bought graham cracker crust and smooth the top.

9

Cover the pie with a plastic top and freeze for at least four to five hours or overnight before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingchilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlmeasuring cupspoonplastic top

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Key Lime TartKey Lime Custard

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