I am giving this four forks with the following changes, I add some chopped pecans to my crust, and use the egg whites to make Italian meringue which makes this a true show stopper.
#Key lime pie plus#
Plus guests are surprised when what they thought was blueberry pie is key lime pie Have also found that topping the pie with a blueberry sauce is very tasty. Sometimes I make the crust out of crushed gingersnaps or coconut cookies.
Im not an experienced baker but found this so tasty and I love the lime tang. I used Marie biscuits instead of Graham crackers. I made this recipe for the first time and made two versions, one as indicated and one gluten free. (I could use a dependable meringue recipe.) The consensus was that the crust was too thick and too sweet. I may have written this same review before (I don't remember) but I'm baking it again now and just can't help myself - I need the world to know about adding extra lime juice if you think your pie is too sweet. The extra lime juice does not seem to affect baking time, and the filling still sets up nicely when chilled. Most key lime pies I find to be cloyingly sweet, and I always wish they were more tart. This was the best key lime pie I've ever had, and now I always make it this way, and my family asks for it all the time. I wasn't paying enough attention, so while the condensed milk, egg yolks, and lemon juice were doubled, I accidentally QUADRUPLED the lime juice. As some reviewers suggested, I doubled the filling to bake in a 10" pyrex pie plated. I rated this 4 stars as is, but it is 5+ the way I make it. Read More: The Best Ways to Use Leftover Egg Whites. Looking to prep a summer party dessert ahead of time? Once cooled to room temperature, the pie can stay in the fridge loosely covered for up to two days.Įditor’s note: This recipe was originally published in June 2015. Finally, we opted for whipped cream over a meringue topping because we like how the rich creaminess of the former balances the tart pie. Blind-baking the pie crust before adding the key lime filling ensures it stays crunchy.
#Key lime pie cracker#
We tweaked the typical homemade graham cracker crust by adding a dash of cinnamon for warmth. We also found that cutting the filling with a small amount of fresh lemon juice tempers the intensity of the lime and results in a perfectly tangy-sweet custard. Shelf-stable bottled Key lime juice can be astringent, and for such a simple filling, using good ingredients is essential. You could sub in regular lime (e.g., Persian lime) juice if need be, which is more tart-but be sure to use fresh juice. Key limes can be tricky to find in some local grocery stores, but there are many great places to buy citrus online, such as Weee!. We started with fresh Key limes (named for the Florida Keys), which have a floral lime flavor and inherent bitterness that balances perfectly with the sweetened condensed milk in the pie filling. To construct our best Key lime pie recipe, we tested several of the top-rated recipes in our archives and combined elements we loved about each into one winning dessert.
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