Best 3 Phoenicians Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Are you craving a luscious and refreshing dessert that will tantalize your taste buds? Phoenician Key Lime Pie is a timeless classic that offers a perfect balance of zesty and sweet flavors. With its creamy filling, made from the unique aromatic key limes, and a crispy graham cracker crust, this pie is a delightful treat that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Its vibrant green color and smooth texture make it a visually stunning centerpiece for any occasion.

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PHOENICIAN'S KEY LIME PIE



Phoenician's Key Lime Pie image

When I moved from Lebanon to Florida spring of 1999, I brought with me my love for cooking and search for new recipes. The famous key lime pie was new to me. It was a friend's best dessert, and he used to buy it from Costco every time we go for shopping. I tasted the pie at several places, but they were missing that wow flavor. I kept playing with the recipe, and the right flavor is found. I live now in North Bay, Ontario, and we only get the Key Limes twice a year, so sometimes I substitute with fresh lime juice. I hope you all enjoy!!

Provided by Arlette Therese Abdallah

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

Time 10h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅔ cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
¼ cup butter, melted
4 egg yolks
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
¾ cup cold heavy cream
½ teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Combine the almonds with the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking, beat the egg yolks in a bowl with the condensed milk, cream, and lime zest. Whisk in the lime juice a little at a time to thicken the custard. Pour the custard into the pie crust and return to the oven.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes to help the custard begin to set. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack before covering loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerating overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 164.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 177.3 mg, Sugar 36.6 g

KEY LIME PIE WHOOPIE PIES



Key Lime Pie Whoopie Pies image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheets
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup (about 11 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 tablespoon milk
Zest and juice of 6 key limes or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon lime extract

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Sift the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
  • Beat the granulated sugar and butter together in another large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and beat until incorporated, then beat in the vanilla. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated. Cover and refrigerate the dough until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Position the oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of batter about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets (about 6 cookies per baking sheet). (Keep the remaining batter chilled while working.)
  • Bake until the cookies puff up and the tops are no longer glossy, about 7 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour. Let the baking sheets cool, then reline with fresh parchment, lightly coat with cooking spray and bake the remaining batter.
  • For the filling: Beat the confectioners' sugar, butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add the marshmallow creme, milk, lime zest and juice and beat until light and airy, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread a heaping tablespoon of the filling on half of the cookies. Sandwich with the remaining halves, pushing down slightly to move the filling to the edge.

THE ULTIMATE KEY LIME PIE



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Provided by David L. Sloan

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the graham cracker and cereal crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs from about 8 (2 1/4-inch by 4 3/4-inch) crackers
1 cup honey-nut cereal crumbs, such as crushed Honey Nut Cheerios
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
7 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
For the filling:
6 large egg yolks
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
1/2 cup fresh or bottled Key lime juice
To serve:
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Special Equipment
9-inch pie plate, nonstick vegetable-oil spray, stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment

Steps:

  • Make the graham cracker and cereal crust:
  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
  • Spray a 9-inch pie plate liberally with nonstick vegetable-oil spray.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, honey-nut cereal crumbs, and brown sugar. Drizzle with the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Make the filling:
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks for 1 minute. Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until pale and aerated, about 6 minutes. Add the ice cream and beat until smooth then add the lime juice and beat until combined. Pour the filling into the pie shell and bake until just set in the center, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely then freeze until chilled through, at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: The pie can be baked and kept in the freezer, well wrapped, up to 3 days.
  • Garnish and serve:
  • Remove the pie from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator for 20 minutes prior to serving.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and sugar and whip until soft peaks form. Cut the pie into slices and top each with a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. You can use bottled key lime juice, but fresh is always better.
  • Make sure the condensed milk is cold before you use it. This will help to prevent the pie from curdling.
  • To make a graham cracker crust, simply crush graham crackers in a food processor or blender until they are fine crumbs. Then, mix the crumbs with melted butter and press them into the bottom of a pie plate. You can also use a store-bought graham cracker crust.
  • To make the filling, simply whisk together the condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth. Then, pour the filling into the crust and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  • To make the meringue topping, simply whip egg whites and sugar together until stiff peaks form. Then, spread the meringue over the pie and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Key lime pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like it tart or sweet, with or without meringue, key lime pie is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give key lime pie a try!

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