Best 8 Catahoulas Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Catahoulas key lime pie is a unique and delectable dessert that combines the flavors of tangy limes, sweet pastry, and a creamy filling. Its origins stem from the Catahoulas region of Louisiana, where it is a cherished local specialty. The key limes used in this pie lend a distinct citrusy zing, while the graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch. The pie's creamy filling, made from a combination of lime juice, eggs, and sugar, provides a smooth and velvety texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious Catahoulas key lime pie, ensuring a sweet treat that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FROZEN KEY LIME PIE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons grated lime zest
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 to 5 limes)
1 cup (1/2 pint) cold heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Thin lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the sides and the bottom are an even thickness. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • For the filling, beat the egg yolks and sugar on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment for 5 minutes, until thick. With the mixer on medium speed, add the condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour into the baked pie shell and freeze.
  • For the decoration, beat the heavy cream on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until firm. Spoon or pipe decoratively onto the pie and decorate with lime. Freeze for several hours or overnight.

KEY LIME PIE



Key Lime Pie image

This key-lime pie can be topped with either whipped cream or meringue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs, broken into pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (about 17 limes)
1 tablespoon grated key lime zest, plus more for garnish (about 8 limes)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
3 tablespoons sugar
8 large egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • For the Crust: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine graham-cracker crumbs, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Press into a 9-inch pie plate, and bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • For the Filling: Lower oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, gently whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, and zest. Pour into the prepared, cooled crust.
  • Return pie to oven, and bake until the center is set but still quivers when the pan is nudged, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the Whipped Cream Topping: Shortly before serving, combine cream and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon over cooled pie and serve immediately.
  • For the Meringue Topping: Add topping shortly before serving. In a large bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread meringue on pie, making sure it touches the crust all around. Use a kitchen blowtorch to brown meringue all over.

KEY LIME PIE



Key Lime Pie image

You don't need to travel to the southernmost point of Florida to enjoy a slice of this tart pie. Learn how to make your own key lime pie at home, complete with a graham cracker crust, with this master recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed key-lime juice
1 tablespoon grated Key lime zest, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
1 can (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine graham-cracker crumbs, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Press into a 9-inch pie plate, and bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • Lower oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, gently whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, Key lime juice, and zest. Pour into the prepared, cooled crust.
  • Return pie to oven, and bake until the center is set but still quivers when the pan is nudged, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Shortly before serving, combine cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon over cooled pie; garnish with zest. Serve immediately.

CATAHOULA'S KEY LIME PIE



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I found this AMAZING pie on another website some weeks ago when I was looking for a good key lime pie recipe that did not include a meringue topping (my fiance doesn't care for it). According to that site, this is the key lime pie served at the famous Catahoula's restaurant in Louisiana. Normally I am not a big fan of key lime pie, but this one is a winner! I'm including the recipe for the crust if you want to make your own; I simply used a store-bought prepared graham cracker crust, and it worked just fine. For a pretty presentation, pipe whipped cream around the edges of the pie, and garnish with fresh lime zest.

Provided by Lynne M

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
6 ounces graham cracker crumbs (15 full crackers)
1 cup key lime juice (20 - 40 key limes, depending on size and juiciness)
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
2 egg yolks
2 large eggs
2 limes, zest of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare crust: Thoroughly mix all ingredients. Press into bottom and sides of a 10" pie tin with fingertips. Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching carefully to avoid letting the crust burn. Remove from oven.
  • For the filling: Combine filling ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy (I used my Bullet mixer for this and it worked wonderfully). Pour into pie crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until firm.
  • Remove and let cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with whipped cream and fresh lime zest.

COCONUT-KEY LIME PIE



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I formed this recipe from a combination of many old Key lime pie recipes. It has become a staple at any family gathering, and it is relatively easy to put together.

Provided by Andi

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs, separated, divided
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
¾ cup cream of coconut
⅔ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine egg yolks and lime zest in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually mix in condensed milk and cream of coconut, then beat for 3 minutes longer. Lower speed and add lime juice, vanilla, and nutmeg; mix until just combined. Pour into the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pie is just set in the center, 14 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until frothy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff, glossy peaks form. Spread over the pie in decorative swirls.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 267.7 mg, Sugar 56.6 g

AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE



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I am a Florida native who raised Key lime trees in the back yard. This recipe is as authentic as it gets. A real Key lime pie is plain, simple. This is the recipe I grew up with. I hope you like it.

Provided by JetsonRING

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
4 jumbo egg yolks
½ cup Key lime juice
1 (8 inch) graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk condensed milk and egg yolks together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in Key lime juice; mixture will be thin at first but will thicken as it is whisked. Whisk until smooth and thick. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firm to the touch and only slightly jiggly in the center, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate before serving, 5 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 61.8 g

KEY LIME PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Key Lime Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham crackers, light brown sugar, kosher salt, unsalted butter, large egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime zest, key lime juice, heavy cream, powdered sugar, key limes

Provided by Visit Florida

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ stick unsalted butter, melted
4 large egg yolks
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons key lime zest
⅔ cup key lime juice
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
4 key limes, sliced or zested, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Make the graham cracker crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and butter until well combined. Press the mixture evenly against the bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie dish.
  • Bake the crust until it begins to turn golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • Make the Key lime filing: In a large bowl, mix together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and frothy, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is mostly set with a gentle wiggle in the center, about 20 minutes. Do not let the filling brown. Let the pie cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.
  • Make the topping: In a medium bowl, use a whisk or electric hand mixer to whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Top the chilled pie with the whipped cream and Key lime zest and slices.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 34 grams

" OLD KEY LIME HOUSE " PIE



This key lime pie recipe is from the "Old Key Lime House" in Lantana, Florida. It is the oldest waterfront restaurant in Florida. Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (3/4 stick)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup bottled key lime juice
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • FOR CRUST: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Add the melted butter and stir to coat well. Press crust into a 9-inch diameter glass pie dish. Bake 5 minutes. Cool.
  • FOR FILLING: Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Whisk all filling ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into cooled crust. Bake until center is set, about 25 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold. Then cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • FOR TOPPING: using electric mixer, beat all topping ingredients in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread atop pie and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 179.6, Sodium 325.4, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 44.9, Protein 7.1

Tips:

  • For the perfect key lime pie crust, use a combination of crushed shortbread cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a pie plate and chill for at least 30 minutes before filling.
  • For the key lime pie filling, use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor. If you can't find key lime juice, you can substitute regular lime juice, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to ensure a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form before folding them into the key lime pie filling. This will help to create a light and fluffy texture.
  • Bake the key lime pie for about 45 minutes, or until the center is set. Avoid over-mixing, over-beating, or over-mixing as this can lead to a tough crust or a filling that is too thick.
  • Chill the key lime pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.

Conclusion:

Catahoula's Key Lime Pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, tangy key lime flavor, and buttery crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So, let your culinary journey begin, and enjoy the zesty and delightful flavors of this remarkable pie!

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