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Key Lime Pie

There is nothing quite like home-made key lime pie. It’s the perfect summer dessert, tart and creamy with a buttery crunch. I also love the sunny yellow color of this dessert. You could make it with normal Persian limes, but key limes really give this tart that distinctive and delicious edge. Some key lime pies are covered with a meringue topping; however I prefer fresh cream which complements the tart lime flavor so well. The original recipe for key lime pie did not require any cooking. The lime juice mixed with the egg yolks caused the proteins to coagulate and … Read More