Key Lime Pie....?

debsmith · Jun 16th, 2008, 08:18 PM

It's the only dessert I crave when it's 105 and humid as hell (typical for this part of Georgia right about now). Anyone have a great recipe you care to share?

Leelee · Jun 16th, 2008, 10:56 PM

I don't have a recipe (LOL! I can't cook very well), but I love Key Lime Pie too. I vaguely remember there was a recipe on the bottle of Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice that I've bought before.

caitlin1214 · Jun 16th, 2008, 11:33 PM

If I want one, I buy one. And it has to be tart. Tart is key.

caitlin1214 · Jun 16th, 2008, 11:35 PM

When my family and I took a vacation to Key West, we'd go out to dinner and I'd make it a point to try the key lime pie for dessert.

By the end of the trip I became a conoisseur: "I like the texture of this one but that one had more lime juice in it."

claireZk · Jun 17th, 2008, 12:22 AM

I have a recipe in one of those restaurant copy cat cookbooks. I'll find it and post it for you!

debsmith · Jun 17th, 2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelee

I don't have a recipe (LOL! I can't cook very well), but I love Key Lime Pie too. I vaguely remember there was a recipe on the bottle of Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice that I've bought before.

I recently tried that one...it tasted great but the texture was more of a custard than what I like...not very smooth. Maybe I just didn't blend it well enough.

debsmith · Jun 17th, 2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caitlin1214

If I want one, I buy one. And it has to be tart. Tart is key.

Definitely!

debsmith · Jun 17th, 2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claireZk

I have a recipe in one of those restaurant copy cat cookbooks. I'll find it and post it for you!

Thank you!!

sds661 · Jun 17th, 2008, 10:49 AM

I also crave this when its hot in the summer--I actually wanted an easy no bake frozen recipe and I found one but for the life of me I cannot find it but it seems to me I mixed lime sherbet, a can of frozen limeade, and a tub of cool whip poured it into a graham cracker pie shell and put in freezer for a couple hours--it was very tart and very refreshing.

maxter · Jun 17th, 2008, 09:24 PM

From the Cheeca Lodge in the Florida Keys:

Cheeca Key Lime Pie

Beat well:
4 eggs
1 c sugar

Add: ¾ c lime juice

Pour into double boiler and cook.

While cooking add: ½ c butter

When thickened remove from heat.

Add: 1 t gelatin and mix well.

Pour into crust and chill overnight.

Pie Crust

In a large mixing bowl combine:
1 ½ c + graham cracker crumbs
6 T melted butter
1/2 c sugar

Press into 9” pie pan and bake @ 350 for 5 minutes.

Leelee · Jun 18th, 2008, 07:31 AM

This thread is stuck in my head! I must have a slice of cool, tart, Key Lime Pie or else! I haven't thought of anything else for two days now. I may give in and try and make one. LOL! This is fun!

Sunshine · Jun 18th, 2008, 07:47 AM

Funny...I live in Key west...land of KL pie...I have had so many different versions its unreal! My FAV is from a place called Alices...she makes it chocolate covered and its TDF! I often send KL pies for Xmas gifts. There is a place that sends them over night. They also make chocolate covered KL pie bars...pretty tasty.

maxter · Jun 18th, 2008, 08:45 AM

Here's another I had in my recipe folder

Key Lime Pie

With whisk attachment beat on high until shiny (5 min):
3 egg yolks
1 ½ t lime zest

Gradually add and beat until thick (3-4 min):
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

Reduce speed to low and add:
2/3 c lime juice

Bake @ 350 until just set, about 10 minutes.

To serve, place pie in freezer for 15-20 minutes before serving.

debsmith · Jun 18th, 2008, 08:57 AM

Maxter...thanks for both!

debsmith · Jun 18th, 2008, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunshine

Funny...I live in Key west...land of KL pie...I have had so many different versions its unreal! My FAV is from a place called Alices...she makes it chocolate covered and its TDF! I often send KL pies for Xmas gifts. There is a place that sends them over night. They also make chocolate covered KL pie bars...pretty tasty.

Making my mouth water....

Jun 16th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#1
debsmith you are home to me Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 2,457	Key Lime Pie....? It's the only dessert I crave when it's 105 and humid as hell (typical for this part of Georgia right about now). Anyone have a great recipe you care to share? __________________

Jun 16th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#3
caitlin1214 Antici...pation Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?) Posts: 19,140	If I want one, I buy one. And it has to be tart. Tart is key. __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

Jun 16th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#4
caitlin1214 Antici...pation Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?) Posts: 19,140	When my family and I took a vacation to Key West, we'd go out to dinner and I'd make it a point to try the key lime pie for dessert. By the end of the trip I became a conoisseur: "I like the texture of this one but that one had more lime juice in it." __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

Jun 17th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#5
claireZk Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,785	I have a recipe in one of those restaurant copy cat cookbooks. I'll find it and post it for you! __________________

Jun 18th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#14
debsmith you are home to me Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 2,457	Maxter...thanks for both! __________________

Jun 16th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#2
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,390	I don't have a recipe (LOL! I can't cook very well), but I love Key Lime Pie too. I vaguely remember there was a recipe on the bottle of Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice that I've bought before.

Jun 17th, 2008, 10:49 AM	#9
sds661 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 294	I also crave this when its hot in the summer--I actually wanted an easy no bake frozen recipe and I found one but for the life of me I cannot find it but it seems to me I mixed lime sherbet, a can of frozen limeade, and a tub of cool whip poured it into a graham cracker pie shell and put in freezer for a couple hours--it was very tart and very refreshing.

Jun 17th, 2008, 09:24 PM	#10
maxter Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,446	From the Cheeca Lodge in the Florida Keys: Cheeca Key Lime Pie Beat well: 4 eggs 1 c sugar Add: ¾ c lime juice Pour into double boiler and cook. While cooking add: ½ c butter When thickened remove from heat. Add: 1 t gelatin and mix well. Pour into crust and chill overnight. Pie Crust In a large mixing bowl combine: 1 ½ c + graham cracker crumbs 6 T melted butter 1/2 c sugar Press into 9” pie pan and bake @ 350 for 5 minutes.

Jun 18th, 2008, 07:31 AM	#11
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,390	This thread is stuck in my head! I must have a slice of cool, tart, Key Lime Pie or else! I haven't thought of anything else for two days now. I may give in and try and make one. LOL! This is fun!

Jun 18th, 2008, 07:47 AM	#12
Sunshine Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 9,351	Funny...I live in Key west...land of KL pie...I have had so many different versions its unreal! My FAV is from a place called Alices...she makes it chocolate covered and its TDF! I often send KL pies for Xmas gifts. There is a place that sends them over night. They also make chocolate covered KL pie bars...pretty tasty.

Jun 18th, 2008, 08:45 AM	#13
maxter Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,446	Here's another I had in my recipe folder Key Lime Pie With whisk attachment beat on high until shiny (5 min): 3 egg yolks 1 ½ t lime zest Gradually add and beat until thick (3-4 min): 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk Reduce speed to low and add: 2/3 c lime juice Bake @ 350 until just set, about 10 minutes. To serve, place pie in freezer for 15-20 minutes before serving.