Key Lime Pie
An undersung American classic, you can’t do better than a cool, creamy Key Lime Pie.My version has the delightful tanginess of the original, but it’s lightened up with the addition of Greek yogurt.Trust me, it’s going to hit the spot.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe A (Real) Taste of Americana.Despite the saying about apple pie being American, it actually originated in England.Key lime pie is the real deal, with origins in the Florida Keys where the eponymous Key limes used to grow abundant.
(Don’t worry, you can use regular lime juice instead!) Creamy and Cool.A chilled Key lime pie is an absolute treat in the summer.It feels more festive than a scoop of ice cream, but it’s still got that cool-and-creamy quality to it like a coconut cream pie or Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie.
Basically, it’s the best way to cap off a summer get-together.Graham Cracker Crust—With a Twist.To amp up the tropical flavor in this Key lime pie, I add grated coconut to the graham cracker crust.
It’s an optional addition, but it makes this pie taste like vacation.(If vacation smells like coconut sunscreen, it definitely tastes like Key lime pie with coconut crust.) Even Better with Yogurt.I use Greek yogurt to healthify the filling (probiotics! protein!), but it brings other benefits to the table, too.
It’ll make your Key lime pie thicker, creamier, and a little bit tangier. No-Stress Dessert.Mix all the crust ingredients and bake it; mi
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Publisher: Well Plated by Erin