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Key Limes are smaller with a higher acidity, a stronger smell and a thinner rind than the bright green Persian limes in most supermarkets. They are the “key” ingredient in a great Margarita as well as the famous Key Lime Pie sold everywhere in Key West, Florida.
Here’s a round-up of Key Lime desserts that are better than pie! And to make these desserts extra special there’s nothing that equals the flavor of super-tart key limes, so really try to find them.
When unsuccessful finding fresh limes I’ve used Nellie & Joe’s Key Lime Juice. Find it in the bar goods section of most supermarkets or liquor stores.
Used in baking, or HELLO! a summery cocktail, the taste is elevated to oh my goodness delicious.
So pucker your lips and try these nine dessert recipes using this special citrus fruit associated with Key West. One bite and you’ll feel like you’re on vacation, no matter where you live.
Key Lime Coconut Angel Food Cake
A friend made this super simple Key Lime Angel Food Cake as the perfect ending to a boiled lobster dinner. It was light in texture and tangy in taste. You can make a cake from scratch, of course, but this recipe uses a Betty Crocker cake mix. Especially during the summer, c’mon, we do our best to minimize cooking time.
Key Lime Cheesecake Pops
Alternating layers of key lime and cream make these Key Lime Cheesecake Pops a cool and delicious dream treat. Kid-friendly recipe.
Check out these super-cute ice-cream pop molds at TARGET.
Here are 6 more Key Lime Dessert recipes from Betty Crocker.
Coconut-Key Lime Pie Martini
“Cocktails inspired by desserts are the best thing ever,” says blogger Brandy of Home Cooking Memories. If you love coconut and Key limes, this is the cocktail for you.
Key Lime Magic Bar Pie
Be still my heart. Those incredible sinfully rich Magic Cookie Bars of my childhood married the tartness of my adult love for Key Lime Pie. Recipe developer Hayley of The Domestic Rebel created the Key Lime Magic Bar Pie. All I can say is “Thank You!”
Coconut Key Lime Monkey Bread
You can thank Julianne at BeyondFrosting for being crazy obsessed with desserts to take the easy to assemble breakfast treat and give it a Key West twist. The best part of her Key Lime Monkey Bread is using your hands to both make AND eat!
Key Lime Coconut Donuts
Donuts have always been “a thing” but they’re making a surge in the gourmet foods arena. Donut Walls are a dessert go-to at Bridal Showers, Weddings, Birthdays, Office functions…you name it, donuts are there! Ashley of Baker By Nature gave this iconic treat a tropical boost with her Key Lime Coconut Donuts.
Coconut Lime Bread
Liz at The Floating Kitchen created this bright and yummy bread which is perfect with tea or sparkling water. What a great brunch option! With the golden glow and drizzle of lime glaze, can we look at this Coconut Lime Bread a while, before we cut it? It’s that pretty.
Dark Chocolate Key Lime Pie Truffles
Sally’s Baking Addiction created this “kick-ass truffle recipe” that will remind Key West visitors of chocolate dipped pie slices on a stick. Check out her step-by-step recipe for Dark Chocolate Key Lime Pie Truffles.
Key Lime Crinkle Cookies
After snatching up a bag of true Key Limes in her supermarket, Jennifer of Bake or Break bought them without a plan of what she’d do with them. Well her love for crinkle cookies and her produce purchase became Key Lime Crinkle Cookies.
It’s so worth scouting out Key Limes over the more readily available Persian limes. Limes can easily be substituted in other recipes that call for lemon juice. You know those yummy lemon bars you love? Make them Key Lime Bars!
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