Hello lovelies! I'm so excited because I have a very special guest today for Sweet Tooth Sunday! One of my blogging besties, Jenn from Peas & Crayons is here! Now, this is a special visit because ... Jenn is my fruit and veggie girl! She always has the best recipes that are healthy for you! She inspires me to eat healthy and I'm honored to have her here sharing a sweet treat (yes, a sweet treat!) with all of you!
Take it away, Jenn <3
I'm taking over Michelle's blooooog! I'm taking over Michelle's blooooog!
Oh! Hi! =) [I didn't scare you away yet did I?]
Michelle is my super-awesome sponsor and blogger-in-crime and I'm so excited to have her awesome readers [yup! YOU!] as my audience today! So nice to meet ya! <3
My name is Jenn and I blog over at Peas and Crayons.
Today I come bearing gifts! <3
For those of you who know me already, you're already quite aware that i'm cah-razy and prefer fruit and veggies over sugar. Luckily my husband (Paul) and father in law (Mike) are expert bakers and have devised a dessert that even I will lick clean from the plate eat! Key Lime Pie!
Mike's (Easy!) Key Lime Pie
Not to be confused with Mike's Hard Lemonade =)
What's in it?
1 Ready Made 9-inch Graham Cracker Crust
21oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 Large Eggs
8oz 100% Key Lime Juice (the more juice you add, the tarter the pie)
Your favorite whipped topping
Easy Peasy Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Beat whipping cream with hand mixer until a stiff peak forms (basically you want it fluffy but with enough form to stick to the beater). Next, mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat for an additional 20 seconds. Viola!
Key Lime Controversy
Key lime pie is best with the juice of actual key limes. Try to find American key limes if you can since imported Mexican key limes are TINY and take forever to juice. 100% key lime juice like Mrs. Biddle's Key Lime Juice or Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice will work fantastically . If you prefer a thicker filling, or notice that the filling is too watery, add 1 level teaspoon of corn starch to thicken. To date, my father-in-law has made us pies with all three variations and they all rock. Paul has inherited this talent. And I'm SUPER thankful for that =)
Get Baking!
Pre-heat oven to 350F. Mix eggs and condensed milk with a hand mixer. Next, beat with hand mixer on low while slowly adding lime juice. If you notice the pie is super watery (especially if you add extra juice) you may add 1tsp of corn starch to thicken. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes. After allowing pie to cool, place in your fridge to chill for a minimum of 3 hours. Once your pie is perfectly chilled, top with your favorite whipped cream and garnish with a lime slice. Enjoy the alternating YUM and ooh! sour! faces everyone will be made while eating this pie =)
So, how was it? Ah. Maze. Ing. Its the one dessert I won't turn down =)
It's a super simple recipe... But aren't those the best kind?
Speaking of recipes, have you seen Michelle's veggie burgers? OMG!
Diviiiine!
Alright kiddoes! Hope you enjoyed the sugar coma! My fingers are crossed that you stop by and visit me sometime at P&C! Michelle - Thank you so so much for handing over your adorable blog to be corrupted by moi! <3 Love you like a sister! Seriously!
xoXOxo
How sweet and funny is she? I hope everyone enjoyed Jenn's recipe and will head on over to Peas & Crayons and say hello! :)
Jenn, you are awesome! I love you like a sister too! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us! It definitely sounds easy peasy and I can't wait to try it! ♥ ♥
How sweet and funny is she? I hope everyone enjoyed Jenn's recipe and will head on over to Peas & Crayons and say hello! :)
Jenn, you are awesome! I love you like a sister too! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us! It definitely sounds easy peasy and I can't wait to try it! ♥ ♥
16 comments:
That looks so delicious!! I'm going to have to try this.
That looks SO yummy. I love key lime anything!
YUM! I think I'll be starring this in my google reader - looks so great!
yum, yum, yum.... thanks for sharing! and ... EASY is just what I need. Keylime is so perfect for summer, thanks!
that key lime pie looks DELCIOUS!!!!! My hubby is going to die! :) Thanks for sharing!
Jenn is so cute! Love her energy and spunk! This recipe looks delish!
Jenn shared a dessert?? : ) I love it. And I love both of y'all.
Nice Jenn! I am definitely a fan of super simple when it comes to baking- all of my creativity gets put into the cooking haha
That looks delish! I must try it!
Fruit and veggie girl? Pie is so much better!!
If you like this, you should try Key Lime Pie on a stick! It is basically frozen key lime pie covered in chocolate.
IT IS AMAZING!
Chloe @321delish.com
This looks amazing! What a perfect summer dessert. :-)
i actually like to bake so this recipe might actually happen because i LOOOOOVE key lime pie!
OH I love love LOVE Key Lime Pie and defintiely want to test this recipe out now!
Great guest post! Jenn is hilarious:) Love it!
Omg Jenn! I can't believe it! First the cookie dough wontons and now key lime pie?! Who are you?? ;)
Love you doll-face!
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