What About a No-Bake Crust for This Key Lime Pie? I do, however, recommend using FRESH lime juice. While there is a small flavor difference, I don’t think it’s much to notice. Try regular limes if your budget or grocery store selection prevents your from key limes. I am rarely able to get my hands on key limes in my grocery story, so I know it’s tricky. Can I Use Regular Lime Juice Instead of Key Limes? Allow the filling to set up before topping it with dollops of whipped cream. Stir and spoon the mixture into the prepared crust. ![]() Add the zest of a few key limes and the juice of even more to the mix along with sour cream. Allow the crust to cool before making the filling.įor the filling, cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk stir together in a bowl. Although we don’t HAVE to bake this kind of crust, I opted for a short stint in the oven so that the crust would have some texture to it. Graham crackers, butter, brown sugar, and salt come together and press into a pie dish. To make this creamy key lime pie, we start with the crust. The end result is a fluffy cream pie with the bright, nostalgic flavor you know and love. I took a note from my lemon icebox pie and opted to make a no-bake filling with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. While I love traditional key lime pie (and have even bruleed ones here!), I wanted something that wasn’t so tart. ![]() Traditional key lime pie features more of a custardy filling made with whipped egg yolks and sugar. It’s refreshing, balanced, and perfect for the warmer weather we’re seeing this season. This pie is all of the things: a buttery, slightly salty and crisp crust with a creamy and tart key lime filling, all topped with a cloud of whipped cream. We ate up the last pieces together, and it was lovely. There were a few lone slices in my fridge a few days after I photographed the recipe, and mom was in the right place a the right time. Creamy Key Lime PieĬoincidentally, I got to share a slice of this creamy key lime pie with my own mom a few weeks ago. Art Print Timeless yet affordable? I love prints like this for an office or powder room. Leather Crossbody This buttery-soft leather purse comes at the best price point.ġ3. Charm Bracelet Pick charms to attach to these gold plated bracelets for a personalized gift.ġ2. Lululemon Hi-Rise Shorts Proof that exercise clothes can be cute too.ġ1. Short Sleeve Cardigan Hot? Cold? Somewhere in-between? This sweater works for it all.ġ0. Stoneware Casserole Dish I love having pretty versions of very practical things. Aesop Handwash This soap gently exfoliates and smells great too.Ĩ. Mineral Powder Sunscreen Powder (and protect!) your skin with this lightweight mineral screen!ħ. Floral Tablecloth These block print cloths have a one-of-a-kind feel!Ħ. Cloud X Shoes My favorite shoes, in a brand new beautiful hue!ĥ. Her Daily Bread I might be biased, but this devotion/cookbook is a winning gift.Ĥ. Brass Frames Frame those special memories in these timeless frames.ģ. Printed Linen Napkins Soft cloth napkins in beautiful J.Crew prints? Yes, pls.Ģ. A treat yourself Mother’s Day gift guide, if you will. So today, in addition to a seriously delightful and fresh creamy key lime pie, I have a mini gift guide. A Treat Yourself Mother’s Day Gift GuideĪfter I bought the rug, I figured some of you may be in similar boats- looking to treat yourself or someone you love to a little happy in honor of Mother’s Day. Hopefully you don’t all think I’m crazy now. No, this isn’t the kind of thing of thing I do often, but I saw the rug, I knew it was perfect, and I figured my husband would appreciate the thrown bone of a pre-purchased gift. Example? I bought my own Mother’s Day gift this year. The newlywed phase is officially over, and with that comes a level of comfort I probably wouldn’t have acted on early in our marriage. ![]() Hitting that kind of landmark makes me feel as though I’ve arrived in some ways. Really, Mother’s Day is about celebrating the people who are nurturing us in rich, meaningful ways, so be sure to love on those people a little extra this week.Ī couple of weeks ago, Brett and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary. So whether you love your mother, are a mother, or even find yourself looking out for a small flock of friends, coworkers, or neightbors, this creamy key lime pie is for you. Sure, we’re a few days early, but I know enough good women to know that moms deserve more than a day of celebration. This one goes out to all the Mothers out there.
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