Yesterday I made a frozen key lime pie and it was the perfect way to end today’s breakfast. It is light and refreshing, with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy all at the same time. I really wish I can send you some! 😀
While indulging, I figured the frozen key lime pie would make a nice Christmas dessert because most of the food served during the holidays tend to be savory and heavy, and the cool citrus taste of the lime pie is sure to slap your taste buds back to life.
You should make this frozen key lime pie because:
a.) it needs no baking
b.) it is very affordable
c.) you can make it by hand, without an electric mixer
d.) there are only 3 steps to it, and
e.) it sits in your freezer happily for quite some time so you can make it ahead of time.
How can you say no to a no fuss, no muss, wonderful tasty treat? Here is how you make frozen key lime pie and I hope it sees your table during the holidays! (Original recipe from Ina Garten, makes 1 9 inch awesome pie :))
Gather:
For the crust: 1 200 g pack crushed Graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar, and 6 tablespoons butter ( half a stick is 8 Tbsp)
For the filling: 6 room temperature egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cans of regular condensed milk, 2 Tbsp grated lime zest (around 1-2 limes, 1 lime costs about Php14), and juice of 3-4 limes
For the topping: 1 regular can of heavy cream (I used chilled Nestle cream), 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Do it:
1. Bring the crushed Graham crackers and sugar together. Zap the butter on the microwave for 1 minute and add to mixture to make the crust. Press it on the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie pan and chill. Optional: You can bake this crust for 10 minutes at 180 C.
2. Combine egg yolks and sugar (you can do it by hand or with a mixer) in a bowl until it goes pale and thick then add the condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour the mixture inside the crust you made and freeze overnight.
3. Whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff and serve your frozen key lime pie! Garnish it with thin lime wedges or a sprinkling of grated lime zest. Enjoy! 🙂
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since there is no cooking involved, I can definitely do this 😉
yep just dunk everything in and it’s good. simple. even kids can do this 🙂
This is perfect for me PM! Easy to make, no fuss pie! Will post photos when I’ve successfully made one!
go for the gold! 😀
dami kong natutunan sa blog na ito.
1. pwedeng gumawa ng pie kahit walang oven.
2. lime pala is different from lemon, ang lemon ay yellow, lime is green.
3. may crushed grahams na pala. hahaha… ngayon ko lang nalaman!
Pwede bang orange ang gamitin?
pretty cool right? 🙂 i guess you can use orange but you know what i do best with orange? orange cupcakes!
Looks good! Can I use calamansi? hehe
yes ceemee but it might take forever to squeeze them. you need about 3/4 cup i think. you might want to taste as you go too para hindi masyadong maasim. 🙂
first time i heared about key lime pie was in dexter, i must admit i am interested about how a perfect key lime pie tastes 😀
well it’s sweet and sour 🙂 you know that giddy feeling you get when you saw your crush or maybe when you have a secret? parang ganun!
I think I am better making crema de fruta than you are making this lime pie.
then we shall swap pies and judge. 😀
hmmmm… masubukan nga. let’s see if tomorrow i can make one. hehehe.
go for it gb. it’s a nice treat. maiba naman diba usually laging chocolate na lang or cheesecake. 🙂
oh my PM! that looks amazing! and so easy to make! i’m going to try that, mark my word! hehe!
hopefully you can make it for the holidays kg… wendy can make it! she can make mini pies and place them inside cupcake molds and you have a fantastic dessert to indulge on.