How to Make The Ultimate Key Lime Pie | Cook's Country

[@tdublakeo]

When I was a young teen we had a big key lime tree outside my bedroom window. All these decades later can still smell the sweet, intoxicating aroma of those pretty little white and pink blossoms, they perfumed my room for weeks every spring. All these decades later I also remember what a pain in the neck it was to juice dozens of those wee key limes to get enough liquid for a pie. Honestly, regular limes are perfectly fine for pies!

[@zenkakuji3776]

I really enjoyed watching this. I never would have thought of using pretzels in the crust, but I am known for adding crumbled ginger snaps into the pie crumb. It's always appreciated as a subtle flavor to enhance the pie filling flavors.

[@stephaniebriggs9346]

I use GINGER snaps in my “covering” for my baked ham!

[@hughjass1044]

The instant I saw the pretzels for the crust, I knew this was going to be next level! What a master stroke!

[@jeannet7443]

Agree! I've made the original ATK's key lime pie, which is also delicious. But this ramps it up a level.

[@cwatson3495]

My husband’s favorite pie! However he much prefers whipped cream. It’s easier and delicious not so fussy to make.

[@barbarabluebird]

This looks wonderful. As always ATK explains each step clearly so even a novice can follow along.

[@GeorgeFistonich]

Christie and Bridget together -- just as heavenly as the meringue topping!!

[@spokaneman7327]

I made this pie last weekend and it is my new favorite recipe. Followed the recipe to the letter...except that I did torch the meringue. It seemed unfinished to me without that. I did like the lightly salty taste that comes through from the pretzels, although I do not think my wife was as much a fan. If you dig (mildly) salty/sweet, this crust is for you!

[@lyndawest923]

I'm in dessert heaven just imaging tasting the key lime pie!

[@jimchallender4616]

Another "Out'a The Park" Home Run!!!

[@cydkriletich6538]

I have been wanting to make a key lime pie for my hubby who loves them, but a little hesitant since, though I’m all of 75 yrs. “Young!”, I have never made a pie! Someone told me years ago that a genuine key lime pie HAD to be made with a chocolate cookie/wafer crust. But I’ve looked online and even left questions for others regarding this, and I find no mention of chocolate cookie crust for key lime pie. I’m beginning to think she meant a grasshopper pie, which is green, but from mint, not limes. Besides, I love the idea of adding the pretzels for structure and crunch! While I love merengue pie tops, my hubby may not, so I may opt for whipped cream. I understand if you use powdered sugar in whipped cream, it works to help the whipped cream retain some structure, so I’ll give that a try. BTW: I found bottled key lime juice from Florida in WalMart for under $3 a bottle. Thank you, Kristi and Bridget for this lovely recipe. Can’t wait to surprise my hubby with it!

[@parkrthington1902]

A GARLIC PRESS...Is perfect for juicing Key lime 1/4 wedges😮😊😊

[@bluv1602]

As I was just to start pressing my limes. Thanks!❤

[@martaalvarez4859]

My favorite dessert, thank you!

[@jeffreypaulross9767]

You can get Key Lime juice from a company called Nellie and Joe’s in Pompano Beach Fla. It makes a great Key Lime pie.

[@jaimemcdanieltravels]

It is in the grocery stores in the juice section. Where Hawaiian punch and like juices. Light Lime green bottle. You are right, it is awesome

[@tomfondly5266]

You can also find it in World Market in the US.

[@nursecathy123cat]

Unfortunately, that brand of lime juice contains sodium benzoate as a preservative. That is toxic.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

When in Florida all the key lime pies we ate had amazing thick whipped cream topping.

[@OutiCarson]

Meringue is heresy!

[@vhoov2218]

I once made a bunch of key lime pies (we were going to a potluck) Pastry crust, graham cracker crust, Oreo crust Key limes (is was a pain to juice those little limes), normal limes, Nellie & Joe bottled key lime juice All had Cool Whip topping Votes were cast and winner: Graham cracker crust with Nellie & Joe bottled juice So happy with the results since this pie’s ingredients can be in your pantry/freezer for a quick dessert If I have a lime I will add zest & pretzels!

[@Project337]

The cocktail community has developed a fresh juice replacement usually referred as super juice. Using the zest and some math and powdered acids, a single piece of citrus fruit can yield 6-8 times the amount of liquid as simply juicing. Being that this might be helpful with citrus like Key Limes that are small, or perhaps cost prohibitive, I'd love to see some testing to see if super juice works as well in cooking as it does in the cocktail industry.

[@slyfox7429]

Sorry Bill Nye the science guy .... One must use REAL key limes and not that much meringue on the top or you lose the tang of the lime. Plus it makes a difference how ripe the key limes are. If they are green they are just ripe, and if they are green/ yellow tint they are mostly ripe and if all yellow they are fully ripe which gives a soft lime flavor with less bite or tang. Brazil limes are like using Rose's lime juice in a cocktail. Both are terrible.

[@Project337]

@@slyfox7429 Regarding science, I challenge you to try making a batch of super juice and doing an A/B compare. Try two lemons into lemonade and see what you think. As for the rest of your reply, I'm not sure what bearing that has on the potential viability of super juice but I will take note of your opinion should I ever replicate this recipe.

[@tdublakeo]

lol, anyone who is actually part of the "cocktail community" doesn't need a chemistry set to make faux juice. Squeeze some dam limes! I won't have my vodka sullied with frankenjuice!

[@Project337]

@@tdublakeo Ah yes, what a shame it would be to ruin the flavor of ...vodka. Again, look it up: Nickle Morris, owner of the Expo bar in Louisville Kentucky pioneered the technique.

[@kumada84]

​@@Project337 Why are so many of the people who post comments on America's Test Kitchen videos so pompous and negative... 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣🤣🤣 Your idea sounds exactly like something ATK would investigate.

[@johnwilde164]

I make Lime Pie with the standard (not this) Key Lime Pie recipe, but use "regular limes" and the results are excellent. I add some lime zest to the filling. When available at my local grocery store Key Limes are labeled as Grown In Mexico, so they aren't exactly authentic either. I have tried bottled Key Lime juice in the past, and concluded that pies made with fresh "regular limes" taste better.

[@tdublakeo]

Totally agree. Fresh regular limes tastes much better than bottled key lime juice for pie. Key limes are hard to get and they are often dry and bitter.

[@frankcoverjr.-jz3ne]

A good key lime pie is everything!😊

[@keciacotton4895]

Such a beautiful pie.🍰

[@jaimemcdanieltravels]

Nellie and Joe's key lime juice is great. It is in the juice isle at the grocery store. Lime green.plastic bottle.

[@momuv6980]

Wow! Lots of snarky comments! My only issue is that I don't care for meringue on any pie, so whipped cream for me. We can't always get Key limes in the northeast, so I would commit the "sin" of using "regular" limes.

[@authorryankurr]

Social media is a nightmare.

[@richfrench288]

Meringue is a worse version of whipped cream

[@Yossarian921]

​@@richfrench288 If you ask me Cool Whip is the worst version of whipped cream, but I'm not a fan of meringue either especially when it tricks me into thinking it's whipped cream.

[@kimhamilton4669]

I’m in PA, and also don’t have access to fresh key limes but I buy bottled key lime juice on Amazon, Joe & Nelly’s brand, it’s very affordable, and imo, it’s worth it for the difference in taste between the key lime and a regular lime. Not being snarky at all…if you like regular limes, you do you.

[@sineadb9094]

Unsweetened whipped cream would be my favorite

[@mddell58]

I love a GOOD key lime pie! However, lemon meringue pie is my very favorite desssert EVER. 🍋

[@michaelmiller1109]

Key Lime Pie is the best fancy dessert to a steak dinner. The pairing is the best.

[@rongenung]

Beautiful to look at and scrumptious to eat. Thank you.

[@carolinebeck807]

I have postcard made in Key West with the original Key Lime pie recipe. I used to live in Key West. I also have the original recipe on a wall hanging that was printed at Key West Hand print fabrics. Nothing but real Key Lime juice should be used in a Key Lime Pie!

[@theajane6444]

Great recipe for Persian Lime Pie. Key limes ARE a hassle--but they have such a distinctive flavor that plain old limes just can't bring to the pie experience. Maybe a blend of both limes and a whisper of key lime zest.

[@Zandanga]

Yes! Graham Cracker crust! My favorite!

[@deborahcaldwell9775]

Oh, that’s beautiful. Now I know why Bette and I meet halfway at Moody’s Diner in Walterboro Maine for Keylime pie. That is quite the project. Gorgeous for sure

[@user-Aaron-]

The channel Glen and Friends Cooking has some great videos on key lime pie and its history. Can't recommend him highly enough!

[@jaycarver4886]

Ditto

[@asdisskagen6487]

Glen and Friends did point out that this origin story, while "folksy" can't be true because its timeline takes place before condensed milk had been invented, and I've seen a couple of other food historians echo that as well.

[@user-Aaron-]

@@asdisskagen6487 Yup! IIRC, he basically concluded that there's no way to know with certainty where key lime pie originated nor how it was first/traditionally made and so just to enjoy it however you like it best and not concern yourself too much with whether or not it's "authentic".

[@irenedennis1003]

That looks amazing!

[@plankface]

Key lime pie is #1 I 💚🤍 it. Biscoff cookies for crust is the best.

[@TheTimeEngineer]

I used them for my lemon meringue!

[@jimpease280]

I never thought of that. Can't wait to try that in my next key lime pie.

[@plankface]

@@jimpease280 it’s so good, you don’t need to add sugar either, just butter.

[@sociopathmercenary]

Cookies always make a great crust. My mom used Nilla wafers but ginger snaps sound delicious. Almond cookies like you get it Chinese restaurants 👍🏼 I've even used white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.

[@supergeek1418]

As a Floriidian, my preference is *DEFINITELY* for a ginger snap crust!

[@scotttan6377]

Didn't realize making Key Lime Pie was easy and straightforward ! The meringue, however , for the "lazy cook" like myself is more complicated and riskier if the timings are off .

[@SJ-bi9wu]

I like my lime zest baked into the pie.

[@NormaHF]

Me too!

[@roberttaylor9259]

Ole Glen and Friends is gonna have interest in this one.

[@andyoli75]

Yup. Searching the comments before I chimed in.

[@joanies6778]

Oh, it's been too long since I've had key lime pie.

[@williamjones7163]

I used to make a key lime pie from a mix. It was a mix that started as lime bars. (Think lemon bars but made with limes.) The lime bar mixture was mixed for 2 minutes with heavy whipping cream. It was extremely sweet, so I would crush 4-1000 mg vitamin C tablets for strong tartness. I would pour all of the mixture into a supersized graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Then enjoy!!! They no longer make the lime bar mix, at least I can't find it. How ever Marie Calendars makes a good substitute.

[@Hollandsemum2]

The currently known version of key lime pie was indeed from B*rden, along with things like their magic cookie & so on.* What I remember from my childhood as Key Lime Pie, was structurally like lemon meringue, but making & using Key Lime curd instead of lemon curd. With that under the meringue, the whole thing becomes a very good match and wonderfully light and refreshing on an excruciatingly hot day. The condensed milk version, while easier to make, is quite a bit heavier, so the whipped cream stands up to it & cuts through the heavy tart sweetness of it. I have occasionally made the old fashioned one. The meringue in your photo would be perfect on the Key Lime curd base. * I find it hard to believe that a 19th century cook would've spent the money on a lot of sugar, a lot of milk, and time to create sweetened condensed milk just for a pie.

[@joanashmore5815]

My favourite pie - thank you so much for this recipe.

[@rickbacon9150]

That 1st bite must be the best bite. ❤

[@homayounazarnoush5699]

Delicious 😋

[@rustychilders7231]

just glad it's the ultimate key lime pie. I am not ready for the perfect key lime pie yet.

[@stacyhackney6100]

Yum. Thank you.

[@steveraglin7607]

I rolled my eyes seeing the long length of this pie tutorial BUT the luscious-looking result proves every minute was worth it. WOW

[@notactuallymyrealname]

A table-banger of a recipe! Is there any higher recommendation?

[@trae4529]

I have never been able to make a good meringue-- had NO IDEA the boiling sugar/water was the secret. I need to go make some ASAP!

[@gregvandell]

Love all ATK videos, thanks so much for all your hard work! But can’t call it a Key Lime Pie without Key Lime in it. Just like I can’t call a filet mignon a New York strip….

[@LiLi-ps5vb]

Frozen chocolate covered Key Lime Pie on a stick! Nothing better!

[@tomsaaristo6294]

I lived in the Florida Keys for a while and Key Lime Pies didn't have meringue. I also think a Key Lime Pie requires key limes, if not, you're just making a Lime Custard Pie

[@michaelhealy1590]

Boo

[@KarolM1964]

Looks delicious! I don't have a stand mixer.. can I just use a regular mixer?

[@queenbee3647]

Yes

[@jeannet7443]

"Oh, my goodness gracious.....piie perfection."

[@ruffinarector541]

Gurls!!!

[@MrTheBigNoze]

Crust looks a little thick for my taste. I’ve used key limes before and the recipe I used was almost too tart to be enjoyed. It’s sad everyone in comments gatekeeping pie…

[@mikebrady2073]

Nice.

[@FierceMice]

I agree with ATK on the use of key limes being necessary. Tasting lime juice head to head between Persian and Key limes resulted in nearly no difference for me or my friends that participated. None of us could consistently guess which was which.

[@jayski9410]

Why doesn't someone make a "crumb crust mold"? I mean you can get every other kitchen gadget but when it comes to making a crumb crust the only tool we have is the bottom of measuring cup? We ought to be able to just dump our prepared crumbs into a pie pan, press another one on top, and you're done. This doesn't work though because there isn't enough space between two equal sized pie pans. We need some one to make an upper pan that leaves about a 1/4 inch cavity between the pans (bottom & sides). I know there are artisans who make wooden molds for this purpose but they cost hundreds of dollars but just two interlocking metal pans shouldn't cost much more than two pie pans by themselves.

[@debiapostol]

I use a 9” and an 8” pie pan to do exactly that …

[@jonrice13]

YUM!

[@GreyRockOne]

Yum! Have to try it..

[@Paula-zh3rm]

I’m wondering if you could brown the meringue topping?

[@carolcamp4828]

U can buy key lime juice at the grocery store. Not so purist but a definite time saver.

[@NoOne-zo6gj]

yes

[@katherinesmith9985]

Ewww. Not even close. Despite the fact that it comes from a key lime the pre-bottled stuff can't even come close to the fresh squeezed.

[@musicgirl8152]

Yum! 😋❤

[@angelbulldog4934]

Just as a point of reference, using key limes (that's how it gets to be a key lime pie, not Persian) you'll need about 24 of those tiny gems. Hard to zest and has seeds, but its so worth it. NOTHING can take its place. Thats why it would be key limes and not a pretzel in sight for this purist.

[@Jordi7174]

At 10:00 notice that she sped up the mixer

[@KeithSader]

Why not add some of the lime zest to the custard?

[@sociopathmercenary]

I put lime zest in the crust or in a whipped topping

[@babyyodaking123]

I do and it’s fantastic, I’m surprised they didn’t

[@mrmoe967]

Really not a whipped cream person, I top mine with a buttercream frosting. Took it to a new level!

[@pavelow235]

Does look good, to bad my New Years Resolution has been no deserts.

[@tdublakeo]

Well if you eat it for breakfast it isn't really a dessert, is it?

[@BrianHornak]

Never thought of including pretzels

[@deloresbias1003]

My friends and I will use whatever crackers cookies or whatever we have. 💚

[@Joshuabenja]

She DEFINITELY didn’t use the measuring cup to pack that crust lol. She, or somebody else, just took a bowl and pressed it in into the crust after all that or it would’ve never gotten so smooth looking

[@thomasbalzer3179]

“Flavor jets”

[@MossyMozart]

I lived in Miami for some years as a child - this is my heritage.

[@NaturesChild]

Edward's Key Lime Pie from the grocery store works for me 😋

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

agreed. It hits the spot when you have a craving that has to be satisfied quick. :)

[@marymasiakowski5042]

I've never had key lime pie

[@gail3091]

The best 👌🏾

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

What???? Make one. Traditional.

[@OutiCarson]

You're missing out.

[@peggybell4540]

can the pie be refrigerated after the meringue is placed on it? Thank you

[@JoeEndres-qu5rh]

Can a Key Lime Pie be frozen?

[@rufusred44]

Lime meringue pie, sounds delicious. I grew up in S FL, we had a key lime tree in our yard, who knew they'd be so rare to find these days? I prefer a sweeter version, creamy, the meringue sounds perfect. I will try this.

[@cynthiaburkey2651]

Key limes are not optional

[@OutiCarson]

Not for KEY lime pie.

[@arturocostantino623]

Key limes taste different from Lime because they're really a kind of lemon brought to the Keys by the Spanish

[@carolthompson302]

I bet this pie is delicious. Key limes or not. I love key lime pie.

[@RC-yb5dp]

Key limes are not always available, so I just use regular limes that are available.

[@supergeek1418]

As a Floridian, I was cut to the quick when you didn't actually use Key Limes. Also, for the meringue, all of the people who I know (including myself) take the pie fresh from the oven, top it with a meringue made from the 5 leftover egg whites, sugar to taste, and a teaspoon of key lime juice whipped to stiff peaks, then folded with around a teaspoon of grated key lime zest. The meringue is then mounded onto the pie, smoothed/styled, and it's returned to the oven which has been raised to 450 degrees. Bake again for 2 to 5 minutes --- until it's just starting to brown. Either serve warm, or chill in the 'fridge. Also, (not totally traditional, but gaining popularity) I make the crust from ginger snap cookies.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

Do you have ANY IDEA that people in the other 49 states CAN’T GET “Key limes”? Just like YOU can’t get Rhubarb.

[@gan911]

is this better than the other atk recipe with combining lime zest with yolks + juice? anyone taste test them?

[@Critter145]

The Dessert Cook reminds me of Suki (spelling?) from Gilmore Girls!!!!

[@RobotPorter]

Sookie.

[@gnoekus]

Pie-fection! Love.

[@johnwilde164]

Call it "Persian Lime Pie" - accurate and exotic sounding. :-) I make mine (not this recipe) with "regular" limes and just call it "Lime Pie".

[@dogmom7640]

Key limes are much more tart than regular limes. Totally different flavor profile.

[@th6252]

Agreed, this isn’t real key lime pie. This is a rare big time fail for ATK.

[@roberttaylor9259]

I wouldn't say totally different flavor. If anything they're more bitter.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I wouldn't say it's a failure but it shouldn't be called key lime pie. I make pies like these using all kinds of citrus... Key limes, limes, oranges, lemons, grapefruits, blood oranges, etc Put some of the zest in the crust and any whipped topping. Yum. We also frequently make this as a refrigerated pie that never gets baked and the sweetened condensed milk thickens the pie just fine

[@th6252]

@@sociopathmercenary your first sentence is exactly why I’d call it a failure. The non-thumbnail title literally says “ultimate KEY LIME pie”…just without the key lines.

[@roberttaylor9259]

@@sandrah7512 I decided to make key lime pie with key limes available a few states over. They were terribly bitter and no extra flavor besides that. I would rather use persian limes if you didn't live in florida or right outside the border. I've read using a splash of orange blossom water creates a facsimile of the appropiate flavor.

[@savannarichard6059]

Yummy

[@juleswins3]

Odd that ATK opted not to use key limes to make key lime pie, even though they had key limes on hand.🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️I think that makes it lime pie, not key lime pie.

[@geekogen]

They said that key limes are not found everywhere and would be more expensive. Using commonly found limes is accessible to so many more people than just key limes.

[@juleswins3]

@@geekogen Yes but in the interest of authenticity and they had them on hand. Oh well.

[@WatchingNinja]

Agreed. Especially since you can literally buy a bottle of key lime juice at the store. I mean I get making it for the massive market, but they could have added a footnote in the recipe. Especially since they found the markings astringent which is something I love.

[@zacharylavender1568]

I make an ice box lemon pies every Thanksgiving. My family destroys it!

[@BindiAtTheBeach]

I'm assuming the hot syrup "cooks" the egg whites?

[@pwp8737]

exactly, apart from giving them the characteristic sheen, the whites are cooked and safe for consumption.

[@ahhhlindsanityyy]

Yes, this is called an Italian meringue. :)

[@BindiAtTheBeach]

@@ahhhlindsanityyy thank you! Was wondering!

[@TheJustineCredible]

That's a great looking "Lime" pie, but it's NOT a "Key Lime" pie unless it's Key limes. Sorry, just how it is. I usually make my crust out of ginger snaps! I love doing it mid-winter with bottled key lime juice. I usually have a bag of ginger snaps around because I make sauerbraten in the winter and using the rest of the ginger snaps for a pie crust, especially for key lime pie, is so awesome! I usually use whipped cream as a topping, or stabilized whipped cream with the addition of gelatin. No matter what though, it's got to have KEY LIME juice. No Persian limes or it's just NOT a Key Lime Pie.

[@rtflddgr21]

Its a lime pie, sure. Not key lime pie. Just buy a bottle of key lime juice if you can't get fresh key limes.

[@carolcole570]

Will you please expound a little. Key limes taste a little differently than regular limes. And buying key lime bottled juice is enough to make one gag. So, I am thinking that you know something the rest of us are unaware of. Please, please share!

[@rtflddgr21]

@@carolcole570 I'm not sure why "buying bottle juice would make you gag" I grew up on key lime pie, made with key lime juice (born in Florida). Since I don't know where you live and what is available to you, I can only say that I use the bottled juice sold with the cocktail mixers in my local grocery store, which is the same brand my mother used when we lived in Florida. As far as I'm concerned, if it doesn't contain key limes or the juice thereof, its not Key Lime Pie. If you use regular limes, its just Lime Pie.

[@carolcole570]

@@rtflddgr21 I live in Georgia. Typically we will make lime pie………unless key lime season is upon us and we have the opportunity to travel to Florida for them, or have someone ship us some. Personally, I have not met anyone who has found a suitable bottled key lime juice OR a bottled lime juice. As an 8th generation Southern, we just do not buy nor like bottled juice. It must be fresh juice, or don’t make that pie. We also do not like any companies that put out Lemon juice. I do not eat lemon or lime or key lime pie made commercially because they use bottled juice. Just a preference of folks I know.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

The recipe link is BEHIND A PAYWALL.

[@oldgrey1078]

You can’t call it Keylime pie if there’s no key limes in it. It’s like calling almond milk milk. There’s no milk in it with that being said it looks delicious and I’m going to make it, but I will use key limes

[@tysmeg9197]

6th Generation Floridian. Momma is a Conch. Key Limes are NOT optional when making a Key Lime pie. Using any other type of lime juice yields a Lime pie, not a Key Lime pie.

[@RayVillarosa]

While you’re not wrong, I too am a multigenerational Floridian. Don’t forget they develop recipes that ANYONE can make with what’s at hand.

[@mariekinghart2746]

I agree as a baker that hails from Maryland. There is definitely a difference.

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Miami girl here. Definitely agree. You HAVE to use “key limes”.

[@PatrickHoenig98]

It's a persian lime pie.

[@Morning-doom]

It’s gotta be green.😉

[@slyfox7429]

NOT key lime pie without REAL key limes. Yes the tiny ones that you need a dozen and they are a pain to juice. They ARE worth it in the final taste of the pie

[@meganfaust3928]

If you don’t use Key lime juice, then it’s just lime pie, which is fine. Just don’t call it “Key lime pie.” 💁🏼

[@vlmellody51]

What they made looks delicious, but they really can't call it a key lime pie.

[@monkeytrainer8135]

How come?

[@GiraffeSweaters]

So I love these ladies very much and enjoy watching them cook, but this isn't Key Lime Pie at all.

[@GiraffeSweaters]

@@sandrah7512 Come back and talk to me when you lose the attitude.

[@GiraffeSweaters]

@@sandrah7512 Yes, you are. And I owe you nothing. No one forced you to reply to my comment. Have a nice day.

[@trumax33]

1) I read the title & made the assumption that it would NOT be an "authentic" key lime pie recipe. 2) Key limes are not available all the time to everyone. 3) I'm interested in "really good" key lime pie recipes, but detest pretzels, so I would use a substitute. 4) I'm not triggered by people's alternative recipes. "To each, his own."

[@th6252]

In regards to your number 1, the non-thumbnail title calls it “ultimate key lime pie”…for key lime pie enthusiasts such as myself, it’s not a key lime pie lets alone ultimate by any stretch. They could have just called it really good or even ultimate lime pie and no one probably would have cared. The “astringency” she speaks of and seems averse to is what makes key lime pie and key lime pie.

[@LaserUbermensch]

I'm a 2nd gen lifelong Floridian and only Yankee adds pretzels, heavy cream or a merengue to a Key Lime pie. Her proportions onthe custard are alll wrong, and key limes are not optional. I'm just grateful she didn't add green food coloring to the custard.

[@gail3091]

Can you share your ingredients please?

[@user-Aaron-]

It's not meant to be authentic traditional key lime pie.

[@Margo5050]

So if yours is so great add the recipe here.

[@mddell58]

That is YOUR opinion.

[@PineapplePizzaBiS]

I'm a 2nd Gen lifelong Floridian too and it's common for pretzels, heavy cream and merengue to be on key lime pie. Her proportions are just the way she prefers it. I'm just grateful you kept a silly opinion to yourse....ah, wait.