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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 Ducales crackers
1 cup Ritz crackers
1 cup heavy cream
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons lime zest

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

Juice fresh limes to get half a cup of lime juice.

2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of heavy cream and 2 cans (14 ounces each) of sweetened condensed milk.

3

Mix the heavy cream and condensed milk until well combined.

4

Add the lime juice to the mixture and stir for about a minute until it thickens to a pudding-like texture.

5

In a shallow casserole dish, layer the custard mixture and crackers, starting with a layer of custard on the bottom.

6

Continue layering until all the custard and crackers are used up, finishing with a layer of custard on top.

7

Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a few hours or 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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