Perfect Key Lime Pie - 7 Keys to Unlock This Prime Dessert

Описание: In this video, I walk you through my 7 Keys to the Perfect Key Lime Pie. From the zesty tang of fresh limes to the delicate sweetness in the graham cracker crust and the amazing homemade topping, nothing is left to chance.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just learning the ropes, these steps guarantee a fantastic, refreshing pie that you and your family/guests will love.

This video answers important questions like:

1 - Can I use regular limes in my Key Lime Pie?
2 - How do I make a super tasty & beautiful graham cracker crust?
3 - What kind of topping is good on a Key Lime Pie and how do I make it?
4 - Can Key Lime Pie be made a day ahead?
5 - Why should I make my Key Lime Pie in a large Tart Pan?

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INGREDIENTS:
Crust:
12 whole graham crackers (honey graham crackers preferred)
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 stick salted butter (melted)

Filling:
2 - 14oz cans sweetened condensed milk (not evap milk)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole)
1 Tbsp grated lime zest
3/4 cup of fresh lime juice (+/- 10 regular Persian limes)

Topping:
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 1/2 Tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding powder
1 Tbsp grated lime zest for garnish

Optional: Lime slices for garnish

***THE BIG QUESTION***
"Do I have to use Key Limes in my Key Lime Pie?"

The answer is a BIG "NO" and there are good reasons why (especially if you don't live in Florida & can't get "authentic Key Limes") you'll want to use regular "Persian" limes from your grocery store:

1 - They’re tiny and take a lot of work to juice.
Be prepared to squeeze 18 - 20 Key Limes for just one cup of juice vs 5 -6 regular (Persian) limes.

2 - They’re often hard to find
Here on the West Coast, most markets don’t stock them but they can be found in some Mexican grocery stores because MOST Key Limes ARE IMPORTED FROM Mexico, NOT Florida.

3 - They’re often super sour and/or bitter
Mexican “key limes” are not like the original, locally-grown, Florida Key Lime. They can easily overwhelm/ruin your pie because of their intense flavors.

4 - They’re expensive.
If you do find them, get ready for some sticker shock. They ain’t cheap and may cost 2 - 3 times as much as regular limes.

5 - They yield less juice per pound
Sometimes as much as 50% less than regular limes

As *Stella Parks puts it (in her article below): “So, not only are Key limes more expensive, you have to buy twice as many and work five times as hard to get the same amount of juice."

**For additional reading on Key Limes**
https://www.sugarhero.com/key-limes-v...

*Stella Parks: https://www.seriouseats.com/are-key-l...