Key Lime Thyme Pie Food

KEY LIME THYME PIE

Steps:

• For the crust, blend an 8 oz. box of gluten-free graham crackers to make 2 cups of crumbs. Stir in the melted vegan butter until combined.
• Pat the mixture into the bottom of a standard pie dish or a spring form, oiled and sides lined with parchment paper. Use the bottom of a drinking glass to help press the mixture flat to the bottom.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
• Dairy-free Sweetened Condensed Milk: In a small/medium size saucepan pour in the bottles of coconut culinary milk and bring to a low boil. Allow to boil for 5 minutes while whisking continuously.
• Lower the heat bringing the milk to a simmer. Add in the powdered sugar and continue to whisk until the sugar has fully dissolved. Add thyme sprigs, salt and vanilla (if using) and allow to simmer until the mixture has reduced by half - about 30-40 minutes. Remove sprigs from milk.
• Candied Thyme Garnish: Create a simple syrup by bringing equal parts water and organic cane syrup to a boil and simmering until the sugar is dissolved. Once the mixture has cooled completely, dip fresh sprigs of thyme into it and lay them onto parchment paper. Sprinkle with sugar.
• For the Filling:
• Add the key lime juice to the Sweetened Condensed Milk with thyme, to taste.
• Fold the CocoWhip in to the mixture and add lime zest to taste.
• Add the filling to the crust, lightly cover and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Garnish with key lime slices and sprigs of candied thyme.

THE BEST KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Combine graham crackers crumbs, sugar and butter and press into pie plate.
• Combine egg yolks, condensed milk, lime juice, powdered sugar and rind and spoon into pie crust.
• Bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack and chill for 2 hours. Whip cream and powdered sugar and spoon on top of chilled pie.

KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• For the graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Break up the graham crackers; place in a food processor and process to crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place the crackers in a large plastic bag; seal and then crush the crackers with a rolling pin. Add the melted butter and sugar and pulse or stir until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and side of a pie pan, forming a neat border around the edge. Bake the crust until set and golden, 8 minutes. Set aside on a wire rack; leave the oven on.
• For the filling: Meanwhile, in an electric mixer with the wire whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and lime zest at high speed until very fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add the condensed milk and continue to beat until thick, 3 or 4 minutes longer. Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the lime juice, mixing just until combined, no longer. Pour the mixture into the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the filling has just set. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
• For the topping: Whip the cream and the confectioners' sugar until nearly stiff. Cut the pie into wedges and serve very cold, topping each wedge with a large dollop of whipped cream.

KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.
• Whizz 300g Hob Nobs to crumbs in a food processor (or put in a strong plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin).
• Mix with 150g melted butter and press into the base and up the sides of a 22cm loose-based tart tin. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and cool.
• Put 3 medium egg yolks in a large bowl and whisk for a minute with electric beaters.
• Add a can of condensed milk and whisk for 3 minutes, then add the finely grated zest and juice of 4 limes and whisk again for 3 minutes.
• Pour the filling into the cooled base then put back in the oven for 15 minutes. Cool then chill for at least 3 hours or overnight if you like. When you are ready to serve, carefully remove the pie from the tin and put on a serving plate.
• To decorate, softly whip together 300ml double cream and 1 tbsp icing sugar.
• Dollop or pipe the cream onto the top of the pie and finish with extra lime zest.

INDIVIDUAL KEY LIME PIES

Steps:

• For the lime curd: Combine the lime juice, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and cook on a low flame until the butter melts. Beat the eggs, add to the saucepan and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer. Stir constantly and cook until the mixture is a thick and creamy consistency, 5 to7 minutes. Pass through a mesh strainer. Chill for 2 hours in the fridge.
• For the crust: Add the sugar and graham crackers to a food processor. Pour in the melted butter and pulse to combine.
• For the topping: Whip the cream with the sugar until stiff.
• To assemble, layer the crumb mixture into the bottom of a serving cup, followed by the lime curd. Top with the whipped cream mixture and garnish with lime zest.

KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• With a spatula in a medium mixing bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, and finely ground graham crackers. Mix well until the mixture is the texture of coarse sand and sticks together when pressed. Press crumbs evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish and up the sides. Use a ramekin or heavy measuring cup to press the crumbs into an even crust. Bake crust for ten to thirteen minutes, then take out and let cool. Leave oven on.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks until pale in color; add condensed milk and salt, then whisk together well. Add lime juice and whisk again until well-incorporated.
• Pour over crust in pie dish and bake for 15 minutes, do not let brown. Let pie cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then let chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
• In a large mixing bowl and with an electric mixer, whip cream until it just begins to look like it's no longer completely liquid, about 2 minutes. Add sugar and continue beating the cream for another minute. Once cream is at soft peaks, add vanilla extract, then whip until the cream is stiff and completely whipped up.
• Once set after at least 3 hours, pull pie out of fridge and dollop whipped cream around the edges of the pie (and wherever else on the pie you want it). Serve.
• This key lime pie lasts for a week in the fridge.

SUMMER KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250-degrees.
• Combine milk and egg yolks in a blender on low speed.
• Slowly add lime juice, mixing until blended.
• Pour into pie shell and bake 20 minutes.
• Let cool and refrigerate.
• Top with whipped cream& lime slices.

THE BEST ZESTY KEY LIME PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the crust: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spread out 1/2 cup of slivered almonds on a baking sheet. When the oven is ready, toast the almonds for about 5-6 minutes, opening the oven to stir the almonds around every 2 minutes. The almonds are done when they are light brown and smell like heaven. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, add 12 full graham cracker sheets to a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. (You could also buy a box of graham cracker crumbs. You need 1 and 1/3 cups. If you are skipping the almonds, add 1/2 cup crumbs.)
• Add 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the toasted almonds to the food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Add 6 tablespoons melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.**
• Press the mixture into a 9 or 9 and 1/2 inch pie plate. I like to use a glass to press it. Make sure it goes as far up on the sides as you can get it to go. (So that the custard doesn't overflow)
• Bake the crust at 350 for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely before adding the filling (I often stick mine in the fridge/freezer after it has cooled from the oven. If your pan is glass, you should be able to touch the pie plate with your hands before refrigerating (you don't want to crack the glass from the temperature change)
• Make the lime custard: Add 6 egg yolks to a large bowl or stand mixer. Beat on medium high speed for about 5 minutes. Your yolks will lighten to a pale yellow color. (You're whipping air into them to make them nice and fluffy. Don't skip it.)
• With the mixer running, add in the sweetened condensed milk. You need 1 and 1/2 (14-ounce) cans. This is 1 full can plus 2/3 cup from a second can. (use the remainder to make these Buried Cherry Cookies!)
• Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons full fat sour cream and combine well.
• Zest about 5 or 6 limes until you have 2 and 1/2 tablespoons. Do yourself a favor and buy a Microplane zester for this job. This tool is so sharp and makes zesting a breeze. Add the zest to the bowl.
• Juice your limes until you have 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons. I used an electric citrus juicer, which makes it so fast. It's a worthy investment if you love citrus, or if you plan to make this pie!
• Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons lime juice to the custard mixture and beat until just combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl until you're sure it's all mixed in.
• Pour the custard into the cooled crust. Pour SLOWLY to make sure it doesn't overflow.
• Bake the pie at 350 for 25 minutes. You should see a few tiny bubbles on the surface of the pie. The pie will not look set and will be very wiggly. Never fear! It's supposed to be like that.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack for about 45 minutes to an hour.
• Cover the pie with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours. (You can make this pie up to 3 days ahead of time.)
• Make the whipped cream: When you are ready to serve the pie, beat 1 and 1/2 cup whipped cream on high speed. With the mixer running, add the juice from 1 lime (do it while mixing to make sure you don't curdle the cream)
• Add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and continue beating on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until the cream is stiff.
• Add the whipped cream to a piping bag set with a large star tip. (Or you could put it in a ziplock and snip the corner.) Pipe the whipped cream on top of the pie however you like. Save any remaining whipped cream for guests to add to their own slice. See note for alternative topping.
• Garnish the pie with sliced limes and additional lime zest.
• After decorating, you can freeze the pie for about 15 minutes before serving. Key Lime Pie is best served very cold!

KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until finely ground. (You can also place wafers in zip lock bag and crush with a rolling pin.)
• Add the melted butter, sugar and salt and pulse until combined.
• Press the crust into a 9" or 10" pie pan, using your fingers to press onto sides and bottom of pan.
• Cover a dry measuring cup with plastic wrap and gently repress the crumbs to compact the crust.
• Bake pie crust in the center of the oven for 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Keep oven set at 350 degrees
• NOTE: This may seem like a lot of butter but fear not, it will really aid in setting your crust once pie is baked & chilled.
• In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until creamy.
• Add sweetened condensed milk and beat to incorporate.
• Add egg yolks and beat well.
• Scrape sides of bowl as needed, to incorporate.
• Add key lime juice and lime zest, reserving a small amount of zest to sprinkle on top.
• Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• Pour mixture into pie crust and spread with spatula until evenly distributed.
• Sprinkle reserved lime zest on top.
• Place on sheet pan and then into the oven
• Bake for 15 minutes to set filling.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool on rack for 1 hour.
• We prefer to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight, prior to serving.
• Garnish with a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream or if you have a local Braum's store, their canned whipped cream is a fine sub for homemade!
• This is a great make ahead dessert.

KEY LIME PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Crush graham crackers into a uniform crumb. Mix in melted butter and sugar.
• Press into a pie pan and bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Cool for at least 20 minutes.
• Mix together eggs, sweet condensed milk, juice, zest, and a pinch of salt. Pour into prepared graham cracker crust. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.
• Allow pie to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours then place in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight.
• Serve with whipped cream.

THE BEST KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the crust: Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt with a fork in a medium bowl. Pour in the butter and continue to stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9-inch glass or metal pie dish and spread into an even layer. Use a 1/4 measuring cup or small glass to firmly press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake until it is dry-looking and lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack while you make the filling.
• For the filling: Combine the sweetened condensed milk and sour cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add the lime juice, egg yolks, salt and lime zest and continue to beat until the batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into the graham cracker crust. Bake until the pie is mostly set but jiggles slightly in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the pie cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then refrigerate to set and chill completely, at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
• For the whipped cream topping: Combine the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the topping decoratively on top of the pie. Alternatively, dolloped the whipped cream on slices of pie. Sprinkle with lime zest.

EASY KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the crushed biscuits. Lightly press into the base of a 23cm/9in deep loosed-bottomed fluted flan tin. Chill whilst preparing the filling.
• To prepare the filling: place the lime juice into a large bowl, add the cream and condensed milk. Whisk for 1-2 minutes. Add the lime zest and lightly stir. Pour onto the prepared biscuit base. Place onto a tray and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
• Decorate with crystalized lime zest and serve.

KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine graham cracker, crumbs and ground cardamom. Add the softened butter and mix well.
• Press the crumbs into a 9 inch pie plate, distributing the crumbs evenly across the bottom and up the sides to form a crust. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes at 350 degrees, or until slightly browned. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are thick and lemon colored (I whisk to the length of the song "Peggy Sue." It has a good beat for whisking.)
• Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue whisking until well combined. Whisk in the lime juice, half at a time, just until incorporated.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remove and let cool on a wire rack. When cool, cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Top with sweetened whipped cream and a pinch of cardamon or lime zest if desired.
• Enjoy!

WHITE BEAN THYME POT PIES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 F and arrange four 6-inch ramekins on a baking sheet.
• In a large pot, over medium heat, saute the diced onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, plus a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
• Once the onions are translucent, add the carrots and potato and a pinch more of salt and pepper.
• Add 1/4 cup of flour to the pot and stir to coat the vegetables. Add 1/2 cup of veggie broth (or dry white wine) and thoroughly combine all the ingredients, letting the flour and broth thicken a little bit. Then add the remainder of the broth.
• Add the thyme and beans and bring to a boil, reducing immediately to simmer while stirring for a few minutes. Once the filling thickens some, set the pan of filling aside, off of the heat.
• Add flour and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Add the cold vegan butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour, until all the butter pieces are pea size or smaller and the mixture is somewhat grainy.
• Add the ice cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, gently mixing after each water addition, until a dough forms. You may not need to use all 7 tablespoons of the water. Once you form a dough, stop adding water.
• Use your hands to form a ball of dough in the bowl, getting all scraps from the side and bottom of the bowl. Place your dough on a floured surface and lightly flour a rolling pin and the top of the dough. Roll the dough out to between 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch. Add any flour as needed for rolling.
• Cut into four squares (or your number of smaller ramekins), slightly larger than the tops of your ramekins.
• Ladle the bean filling into the ramekins until they are almost full. Use a floured spatula to place the crusts on the ramekin tops.
• Use a sharp knife to cut a few vents into the center of each crust.
• Bake 30 to 45 minutes, removing the pies from the oven when the crusts have reached desired brownness. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
• The pot pies can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake at 350 F until bubbly.