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Key Lime Pie is a hit in the Summertime

June 9th, 2006

Who doesn’t love pie? (other than my strange child, Jacob) I mean — really — I’ve never met someone who turns their nose up at pie.

From fresh fruit pie to pudding to cool ice-cream pie, it’s always a hit and a favorite of the young and old. Pie can be served warm, frozen, or anywhere in-between.

My husband likes to say, “I only like two kinds of pie — double crust and single crust.” That basically expresses his feelings towards pie.

Our family likes pie so much that I usually make pie rather than cake on birthdays.

Key lime pie is one of my personal favorites and the recipe I use is so simple, you don’t have to consider yourself a cook at all in order to make it successfully. In fact, there is no cooking involved in making this key lime pie - just opening and mixing. It makes a good dessert to give to friends (especially in the summer months) or to a potluck if there is a way to keep it cold.

Simple Key Lime Pie
makes 2 pies

1 can limeade (find in the freezer section with the concentrated juices)
2 graham cracker crusts (chocolate is good, too)
1 large tub of whipped topping
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
a few drops of green food coloring (optional)

Simply thaw the limeade and whipped topping, then blend them together - along with the condensed milk and the food coloring. Pour into the prepared crusts and freeze.

It’s helpful to thaw slightly before serving.

To add a little special touch to this, top with some shaved chocolate and a slice of lime.

Enjoy!

Entry Filed under: Desserts, Pie, Recipes