By Elisabeth Sherman Updated July 31, Save FB Tweet More. Key Lime Pie. All rights reserved. Did you know that Key lime pie, unlike apple pie, is a uniquely American dessert? Every restaurant in the Florida Keys, and especially in the city of Key West, serves this wonderful pie. There seems to be a key lime pie for every palate, with numerous versions made throughout the region. This pie is considered the official pie of the Florida Keys. The traditional key lime pie filling contains key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks.
Almost every family in Florida has a recipe for Key lime pie and they all claim it is the only authentic version. Aficionados of key lime pies argue endlessly about the proper way to make one.
Graham-cracker or pastry crust? Meringue on top or whipped cream, or neither? Cooked or uncooked filling? The one thing that they do agrees on is that under no circumstances should you ever add green food coloring. The filling of authentic key lime pie is a light yellow.
As to who made the first key lime pie, no one really knows for sure as it has never been documented. It was Aunt Sally who created the pie in the late s. He is still looking for Key lime origin stories, too. By Melissa Locker August 06, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Save FB Tweet More.
Heavenly Key Lime Pie. Credit: Jennifer Davick.
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