Best 6 Key Lime With Graham Cracker Gelato Recipes

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Key lime pie, a classic dessert beloved for its tangy and refreshing flavor, takes on a new dimension when combined with the creamy smoothness of gelato and the crunchy texture of graham crackers. This article embarks on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for "key lime with graham cracker gelato," a delightful combination that promises to tantalize taste buds and create a memorable dessert experience. We will delve into the intricacies of creating the perfect balance between the tartness of key limes and the sweetness of gelato, while exploring various methods to achieve the desired consistency and texture.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

KEY LIME PIE ICE CREAM



Key Lime Pie Ice Cream image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 to 6 graham crackers, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together and refrigerate until cold. Pour into ice cream maker and mix for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to another container and place plastic wrap on ice cream and cover container tightly with a lid. Place in freezer for several hours.
  • When ready to serve, garnish with graham crackers.

KEY LIME WITH GRAHAM CRACKER GELATO



Key Lime with Graham Cracker Gelato image

Tangy, tart, and refreshing, with a bit of graham cracker crunch-just like the pie. One of Ciao Bella's most popular recent flavor creations, this started as a seasonal offering for our chef customers and became wildly successful in our gelaterie. The popularity of Key Lime with Graham Cracker Gelato was a bit of a surprise because its flavor is decidedly tart, while Americans tend to have sweeter palates. There's always a fine line between creating what chefs appreciate and what customers will like, but in this case everyone was happy. This flavor is so popular that in less than a year it became our number-one retail gelato flavor in New York City.

Provided by F. W. Pearce

Categories     Ice Cream Machine     Dessert     Backyard BBQ     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Lime Juice

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

Plain Base
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, preferably Key lime
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
3/4 cup crushed graham crackers (see Note), frozen

Steps:

  • Make the Plain Base and chill as directed.
  • Gently whisk the lime juice and zest into the base. Pour the mixture into the container of an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Just after churning quickly stir in the graham cracker crumbs. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

TRULY KEY LIME PIE ICE CREAM



Truly Key Lime Pie Ice Cream image

I searched everywhere for a recipe like this on the 'net. Lots of looking but no success, so here's one I came up with. My family loves this, and it's much more versatile than the 'real thing'(I'm making it into popsicles next)!

Provided by Celiac_family_mom

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes

Time 1h17m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk
⅔ cup heavy cream
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup white sugar
1 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
6 whole graham crackers

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, milk, and heavy cream. Cook until warm, whisking frequently. Once the mixture is hot to the touch, whisk in the gelatin mix and sugar, stirring constantly until sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved. Whisk in the egg yolks, and remove from the heat. Stir in the lime juice and lemon extract.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. This recipe takes a bit longer to set up than the usual ice cream.
  • Once the ice cream is thick, open the canister, and place large pieces of graham cracker evenly on each side. They will break into smaller pieces as the machine churns. Mix for about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a freezer container, seal, and freeze until solid. I like to use 1 gallon resealable freezer bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 86.3 mg, Sugar 24 g

5-INGREDIENT KEY LIME PIE



5-Ingredient Key Lime Pie image

A simple 5-ingredient Key lime pie I've been eating my whole life in south Florida.

Provided by Logan Fleming

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ (14.4 ounce) package graham crackers, broken into quarters
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 large egg yolks
½ cup Key lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Process graham crackers in a food processor; the finer the crumbs, the more the crust will stick together. Transfer to a bowl and mix with melted butter. Press and mold mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • While the crust is cooling, combine condensed milk and egg yolks in a bowl; whisk until fully blended and no yolks are visible in the mixture. Slowly pour in Key lime juice while stirring until combined. Pour into the cooled crust.
  • Return to the oven and bake until filling is firm to the touch and only slightly jiggly in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

TANGY KEY LIME PIE



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Deesculinarycreations

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 pies (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 large egg yolks
2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
11 limes
2 graham cracker crusts (9 inches)
TOPPING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Lime slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Zest and juice 11 limes (will yield about 1-1/3 cups juice and 9 tablespoons zest). If desired, reserve the zest and juice of one lime for the topping. In the bowl of a KitchenAid stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in egg yolks. Beat in milk, lime zest and lime juice. Pour into crusts. Place pies on a baking sheet. Bake until centers are almost set, about 22-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 3 hours or overnight. , For topping, attach wire whip attachment. In a clean bowl of a KitchenAid stand mixer, beat whipped cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and if desired, reserved lime zest and juice until stiff peaks form; pipe or spread over pies. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PLAIN BASE



Plain Base image

Provided by F. W. Pearce

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg

Yield Makes enough for about 1 quart of gelato

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the milk and cream. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally so a skin doesn't form, until tiny bubbles start to form around the edges and the mixture reaches a temperature of 170°F.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium heat-proof bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in the sugar until it is well incorporated and the mixture is thick and pale yellow. Temper the egg yolks by very slowly pouring in the hot milk mixture while whisking continuously. Return the custard to the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon and it reaches a temperature of 185°F. Do not bring to a boil.
  • Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring every 5 minutes or so. To cool the custard quickly, make an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water and placing the bowl with the custard in it; stir the custard until cooled. Once completely cooled, cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened before you start making the gelato.
  • If you don't have a gelato maker, you can freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker or in a covered container in the freezer, stirring every 30 minutes until frozen.
  • Serve the gelato with graham cracker crumbs, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

This key lime with graham cracker gelato is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of key lime and graham cracker is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone.

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