Best 5 Key Lime Whoopie Pies Recipes

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Key lime whoopie pies are a delightful treat that combines the tangy, citrus flavor of key limes with the soft, chewy texture of whoopie pies. This classic American dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. With its vibrant green color and creamy filling, key lime whoopie pies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. From simple recipes using basic kitchen staples to more complex ones featuring unique ingredients and techniques, there's a key lime whoopie pie recipe out there for every baker. Whether you are an experienced pastry chef or a novice in the kitchen, you can easily create this delicious dessert with the right recipe.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

KEY LIME WHOOPIE PIES



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The sweet tartness of key lime is captured in our whoopie pies made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow cake, graham crackers and key lime pie yogurt.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
6 tablespoons bottled lime juice
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light Fat Free Key lime pie yogurt
1 teaspoon green food color

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat all cookie ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat 1 minute on high speed. Using 1-inch scoop or tablespoon, drop dough 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until set (do not overbake). Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat condensed milk and lime juice with electric mixer on high speed until thick. Fold in whipped topping, yogurt and food color.
  • For each whoopie pie, spread desired amount of filling on bottom of 1 cookie. Top with second cookie, bottom side down; gently press together. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

KEY LIME WHOOPIE PIES



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Small, golf-ball-size key limes have a wonderful perfume and bright, complex flavor. If you can't find them, use regular limes instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated lime zest plus 3 tablespoons juice (from 6 key limes or 2 limes)
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in middle and bottom thirds. Whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl, with a mixer, beat yogurt, oil, and eggs on medium, 3 minutes. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in 3 additions; beat in vanilla until combined. Refrigerate batter 30 minutes. Meanwhile, using clean mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar and lime zest and juice until smooth. Refrigerate filling, covered, until ready to use (or up to 3 days).
  • Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and granulated sugar. Drop dough in 40 rounded tablespoons, 1 1/2 inches apart, on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until puffed and set, about 10 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Remove cakes from oven and immediately sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks. Peel cakes from parchment. Spread 1 tablespoon filling on flat sides of half the cakes and sandwich with remaining cakes. Serve immediately (or refrigerate in a single layer in an airtight container, up to 2 days).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

INDIVIDUAL KEY LIME PIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup lime juice
2 cups sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter
14 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
12 whole graham crackers
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Lime zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the lime curd: Combine the lime juice, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and cook on a low flame until the butter melts. Beat the eggs, add to the saucepan and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer. Stir constantly and cook until the mixture is a thick and creamy consistency, 5 to7 minutes. Pass through a mesh strainer. Chill for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • For the crust: Add the sugar and graham crackers to a food processor. Pour in the melted butter and pulse to combine.
  • For the topping: Whip the cream with the sugar until stiff.
  • To assemble, layer the crumb mixture into the bottom of a serving cup, followed by the lime curd. Top with the whipped cream mixture and garnish with lime zest.

LIME WHOOPIE PIES



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Try our recipe for Lime Whoopie Pies if you're looking for a sweet treat to serve with tea or coffee. Lime Whoopie Pies are cute little lime-flavored cake-like cookies are sandwiched together with a creamy sweet citrus filling.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 51m

Yield 16 servings, 2 whoopie pies each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2 Tbsp. zest and 1/3 cup juice from 3 limes, divided
3 Tbsp. water
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed on package, reducing water to 3 Tbsp. Add dry pudding mix, 1 Tbsp. lime zest and 3 Tbsp. lime juice. (Batter will be thick.)
  • Drop batter, 2 inches apart, into 64 mounds on parchment-covered baking sheets, using about 1 Tbsp. batter for each mound. Sprinkle remaining lime zest evenly over 32 mounds.
  • Bake 14 to 16 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out almost clean. Cool on baking sheets 2 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Mix cream cheese, sugar and remaining lime juice until blended.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture onto bottom sides of plain cookies, adding about 1 tsp. to each; cover with remaining cookies, zest sides up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 2 g

EASY KEY LIME PIE I



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This is the 1999 American Pie Council 's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Quick and Easy Category. Garnish each piece with a slice of lime and a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping if you like.

Provided by DINNER2

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 egg yolks, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 37 g

Tips:

  • Before beginning this recipe, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
  • For the best texture, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • To achieve a smooth and lump-free batter, sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool completely before filling them. This will prevent the filling from melting and seeping out.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade key lime curd for the filling.
  • If you don't have key limes, you can substitute regular limes. Just be sure to adjust the amount of sugar in the filling to taste.
  • Store the whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

With their tangy key lime filling and sweet, fluffy cake layers, these whoopie pies are a delicious and refreshing treat. Perfect for any occasion, these whoopie pies are sure to be a hit. By following the tips provided, you can ensure that your whoopie pies turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Bake a batch of these key lime whoopie pies today!

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