Best 8 Luscious Key Lime Dessert Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise with our guide to the ultimate luscious key lime dessert. Discover the secrets of crafting this iconic dessert, from the perfect balance of tart and sweet to the light and fluffy texture that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a classic key lime pie or a refreshing key lime mousse, this article will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create a masterpiece that will impress even the most discerning palate.

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

LUSCIOUS KEY LIME DESSERT



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Create a cool and creamy dessert for a crowd that can be made the day ahead. The easy cookie crust gets a jump start from a mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup firm butter or margarine
2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup Key lime juice or lime juice
2 containers (8 oz each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt Key lime pie
Few drops green food color, if desired
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Place cookie mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly and coarse. Lightly press crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  • In large bowl, beat condensed milk and lime juice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and thickened. Remove 1 cup of the whipped topping; set aside. Fold remaining whipped topping, yogurt and food color into milk mixture. Spoon into cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
  • To serve, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Garnish each serving with a dollop of remaining whipped topping, lime peel and fresh berries. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

COOL AND CREAMY KEY LIME DESSERT



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A nutty crust complements the cool and creamy citrus filling in this marvelous, make-ahead dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firm butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2 cup Key lime juice or regular lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel, if desired
2 cups whipping cream
Few drops green food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place flour in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through flour in opposite directions), until evenly mixed. Stir in walnuts and 1 teaspoon lime peel. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix condensed milk, lime juice and 2 teaspoons lime peel; set aside. In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and food color with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.
  • Fold lime mixture into whipped cream just until blended. Pour over crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled but no longer than 48 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g

LUSCIOUS KEY LIME CAKE W/ CAKE MIX RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Luscious Key Lime Cake w/ Cake Mix Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Renna

Number Of Ingredients 13

Glaze:
1 pkg Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Lemon Supreme Cake Mix
1 (3.4 oz) pkg lemon instant pudding and pie filling
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup Key lime juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup Key lime juice
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
Garnish:
additional confectioners' sugar, lime slices and fresh strawberry slices

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 10-inch Bundt® or tube pan. 2. For cake, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water and 1/4 cup Key lime juice in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. 3. Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 25 minutes. Remove cake from pan onto cooling rack. Return cake to pan. Poke holes in top of warm cake with toothpick or long-tined fork. 4. For glaze, combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup key lime juice, water and melted butter in medium bowl. Pour slowly over top of warm cake. Cool completely. Invert onto serving plate. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar. Garnish with lime slices and strawberry slices, if desired.

20 BEST KEY LIME DESSERT RECIPE COLLECTION



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These Key lime desserts go well beyond Key lime pie! From cake to trifle to cookies and fondue, these sweet, tart treats are full of so much goodness.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Desserts     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Trisha Yearwood Key Lime Cake
Vegan Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Cupcakes
Coconut Key Lime Trifle
Key Lime Cookies
No-Bake Key Lime Pie Bites
Slow-Cooker Key Lime Fondue
Key Lime Pie Mousse
Creamy Lime Pie Bars
Key Lime Bread
Key Lime Fudge
Key Lime Coconut Donuts
{No Bake} Key Lime Cheesecake Parfaits
Key Lime Poke Cake
Key Lime Pie Truffles
Key Lime Bundt Cake
Key Lime Pie Rice Krispie Treats
No-Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Key Lime and Grilled Pineapple Parfaits
Key Lime Pie Pops

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a Key lime dessert in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

LUSCIOUS LIME ANGEL SQUARES



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A creamy lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. "You can eat a piece of this light and airy dessert without feeling one bit guilty," notes Beverly Marshall of Orting, Washington. "I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super-easy to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until mixture just begins to thicken, about 35 minutes. Place cake cubes in a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, lemon juice and zest. Add gelatin mixture; beat until combined. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. , Spread over top of cake, covering completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; top with remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LUSCIOUS KEY LIME PIE MARTINI



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Got the idea from a restaurant I used to work at, and made a few improvements! It really is decadent, and great for dessert!

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1 drink, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces vanilla vodka
1 ounce vanilla liqueur (I use Licor 43)
1 -2 ounce half-and-half
1/2 ounce lime juice (fresh and key limes, if available!)
graham cracker crumbs (garnish, for rimming the glass)

Steps:

  • Fill martini glass with ice and water to chill, then dump --
  • Rim martini glass with lime juice and dip in graham cracker crumbs.
  • Mix vodka, vanilla liqueur, cream and lime juice in a shaker cup.
  • Shake, shake, shake!
  • Strain into chilled martini glass and ENJOY!

KEY LIME PIE MINI DESSERT



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This dessert is light, refreshing, a little tangy, and a little sweet. It has the luscious taste of key lime pie with the lovely presentation of a parfait. Everybody has room for a mini dessert, and they're the perfect end to a holiday party or even a sweet finish to a game day get-together. Garnish with whipped cream, grated lime zest, and leftover graham cracker crumbs.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
½ cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
½ cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup key lime juice
1 drop green food coloring, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of mixture to the bottom of ten 2-ounce shooter glasses.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese and yogurt together in a medium-sized bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • Stir together condensed milk and key lime juice in a separate bowl. Add to the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined. Divide mixture in half and tint one portion with green food coloring. Place each portion in a separate resealable plastic bag and snip one corner from each.
  • Fill each shooter glass halfway with white mixture. Tap each glass on the counter to level the cheesecake. Repeat with green cheesecake mixture. Place filled glasses in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

LUSCIOUS GLAZED KEY LIME CAKE



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Adapted from Forida Keys Treasures, this is a treasure for sure! You may replace 1/2 cup of the oil with 1/2 cup applesauce to reduce the fat!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix (Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Lemon Supreme recommended)
1 (4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup key lime juice
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
confectioners' sugar (for garnish)
lime slice (for garnish)
fresh strawberry slices (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • For cake:.
  • Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 25 minutes.
  • Remove cake from pan onto wire rack, to loosen. Return cake to pan. Poke holes in top of warm cake with wooden pick or long-tined fork.
  • For glaze:.
  • Combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar, fresh lime juice, water and melted butter in medium bowl.
  • Pour slowly over top of warm cake. Cool completely.
  • Invert cake onto serving plate. Dust with additional confections sugar.
  • Garnish with lime slices and strawberry slices, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6057, Fat 322.1, SaturatedFat 58.2, Cholesterol 917.4, Sodium 5359.3, Carbohydrate 764.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 463.1, Protein 48.8

Tips:

1. Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. Key limes are small, round, and have a more intense flavor than regular limes. If you can't find key limes, you can use regular limes, but you may need to add more lime zest to achieve the desired flavor. 2. Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients and create a creamy texture. 3. Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can make the filling dense and tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined. 4. Chill the pie crust before filling it. This will help prevent the crust from becoming soggy. 5. Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the crust is cooked evenly. 6. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.

Conclusion:

Key lime pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious and refreshing pie. With its creamy filling and tangy key lime flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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