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Lime Cracker Pie

Cultural Context

Lime Cracker Pie, often known as Key Lime Pie, hails from the Florida Keys, where it became a staple dessert in the early 20th century. Traditionally made with the tart juice of Key limes, it symbolizes the region's culinary heritage and is often served at celebrations and gatherings. Today, variations abound, with many opting for different crusts or toppings, making it a beloved dessert across the United States and beyond.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 1/2 cups ritz crackers
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons lime zest
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option with similar creaminess.

graham cracker crumbs

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: digestive biscuits

Almond flour is gluten-free, while digestive biscuits are often less expensive.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream provides a dairy-free alternative.

unsweetened coconut

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted flakes enhance flavor without added sugar.

1

Zest and juice the limes, using a fork to zest and a glass juicer to extract juice.

2

Combine lime juice and sweetened condensed milk in a mixing bowl and whisk for about a minute until it thickens.

3

Layer a portion of the lime mixture at the bottom of the dish.

4

Add a layer of ritz crackers on top of the lime mixture.

5

Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with the lime mixture on top.

6

Let the pie chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Key Lime PieLime Pie

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