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Key Lime Pie[edit]

A whole key lime pie with a slice cut out

Key lime pie is a classic American dessert made with key limes, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk. It is typically served with a pie crust made from graham crackers or pastry.

History[edit]

The origins of key lime pie are somewhat unclear, but it is widely believed to have originated in the Florida Keys in the late 19th century. The pie is named after the small, tart key limes that are native to the region. These limes are smaller and more aromatic than the more common Persian limes.

Ingredients[edit]

The traditional ingredients for key lime pie include:

Some variations may include meringue or whipped cream as a topping.

Preparation[edit]

To prepare key lime pie, the key lime juice is mixed with egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. This mixture is poured into a pre-baked crust and then baked until set. The acidity of the lime juice causes the proteins in the egg yolks to coagulate, thickening the filling without the need for additional heat.

Variations[edit]

While the classic key lime pie is made with a graham cracker crust, some variations use a pastry crust. Additionally, some recipes call for a meringue topping, while others prefer a dollop of whipped cream.

Key Limes[edit]

Key limes, also known as Mexican limes or West Indian limes, are smaller and more aromatic than the more common Persian limes. They have a distinctive tart flavor that is essential to the unique taste of key lime pie.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Key lime pie''' is a type of [[dessert]] that originated in the [[United States]], specifically in the [[Florida Keys]]. It is named after the small [[Key lime]]s that are naturally found throughout the Florida Keys.
+== Key Lime Pie ==
+[[File:Keylimepiecut.jpg|thumb|right|A whole key lime pie with a slice cut out]]
+'''Key lime pie''' is a classic [[American cuisine|American dessert]] made with [[Key lime|key limes]], egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk. It is typically served with a [[pie crust]] made from [[graham cracker]]s or pastry.
 == History ==
-The exact origins of the Key lime pie are unclear, but it is believed to have been created in the late 19th century. The first recorded recipes for Key lime pie were written in the early 20th century, suggesting that the dessert has been a part of American cuisine for at least a century.
+The origins of key lime pie are somewhat unclear, but it is widely believed to have originated in the [[Florida Keys]] in the late 19th century. The pie is named after the small, tart [[Key lime|key limes]] that are native to the region. These limes are smaller and more aromatic than the more common [[Persian lime|Persian limes]].
 == Ingredients ==
-The primary ingredients in a Key lime pie are [[Key lime juice]], [[egg yolks]], and [[sweetened condensed milk]]. The pie is typically served in a [[pie crust]], which is often made from [[graham crackers]]. Some variations of the recipe may include additional ingredients, such as [[whipped cream]] or [[meringue]].
+The traditional ingredients for key lime pie include:
+* [[Key lime|Key limes]]
+* [[Egg yolk|Egg yolks]]
+* [[Sweetened condensed milk]]
+* [[Graham cracker]] crust or pastry crust
+Some variations may include [[meringue]] or [[whipped cream]] as a topping.
 == Preparation ==
-To prepare a Key lime pie, the egg yolks are first beaten and then combined with the sweetened condensed milk. Key lime juice is then added to the mixture. The resulting filling is poured into the pie crust and baked until set. The pie is then cooled and refrigerated before serving.
-== Cultural significance ==
+[[File:Slice_of_key_lime_pie,_July_2007.jpg|thumb|left|A slice of key lime pie]]
-Key lime pie is closely associated with the culture and cuisine of the Florida Keys. It was designated as the official pie of the state of Florida in 2006. The pie is also a popular dessert in other parts of the United States, particularly in the South.
+To prepare key lime pie, the key lime juice is mixed with egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. This mixture is poured into a pre-baked crust and then baked until set. The acidity of the lime juice causes the proteins in the egg yolks to coagulate, thickening the filling without the need for additional heat.
 == Variations ==
-There are many variations of Key lime pie. Some recipes call for a meringue topping, while others use whipped cream. Some versions of the pie are served frozen, similar to an [[ice cream pie]]. There are also variations in the type of crust used, with some recipes calling for a traditional pastry crust instead of the more common graham cracker crust.
-== See also ==
+While the classic key lime pie is made with a graham cracker crust, some variations use a pastry crust. Additionally, some recipes call for a meringue topping, while others prefer a dollop of whipped cream.
-* [[List of pies, tarts and flans]]
-* [[Cuisine of the United States]]
+== Key Limes ==
-* [[Florida cuisine]]
+[[File:Key_lime_(Citrus_×_aurantiifolia)_-_DSC09279.jpg|thumb|right|Key limes (Citrus × aurantiifolia)]]
+Key limes, also known as [[Mexican lime|Mexican limes]] or West Indian limes, are smaller and more aromatic than the more common [[Persian lime|Persian limes]]. They have a distinctive tart flavor that is essential to the unique taste of key lime pie.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Florida Keys]]
+* [[American cuisine]]
+* [[Pie]]
+* [[Lime (fruit)]]
 [[Category:American desserts]]
-[[Category:Cuisine of the Southern United States]]
-[[Category:Florida cuisine]]
 [[Category:Pies]]
-{{American-dessert-stub}}
+[[Category:Citrus dishes]]
-{{food-stub}}
-== Key lime pie ==
-<gallery>
-File:Slice_of_key_lime_pie,_July_2007.jpg|Slice of key lime pie
-File:Key_lime_(Citrus___aurantiifolia)_-_DSC09279.jpg|Key lime (Citrus _ aurantiifolia)
-</gallery>