What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Joy of Eating: Key Lime Pie in a Flash! I’m Busy! When the hours fly by in a flurry of activity, it’s nice to know shortcuts don’t imply sacrificing flavor. After all, pre-packaged dessert mixes and sweet treats have gone the distance with culinary masters. Tried and true components can become the foundation for producing inspiring results, like today’s version of Key Lime Pie. By using fewer ingredients, preparation can be done in a flash!
KEY LIME PIE IN A FLASH
Ingredients:
1 box Jell-o No Bake Real Cheesecake Dessert
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 tablespoon lime extract
1 drop green food coloring
1 lime, sliced
1 tablespoon toasted coconut
Instructions:
To make the crust, combine butter, sugar, and crust mix. Reserve one teaspoon of crumb mixture for garnish. Press remaining crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate until ready to fill. Next, pour milk into a medium bowl. Add filling mix and blend with a hand mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape sides and beat on medium speed 3 minutes until filling turns thick. Slowly add 1 tablespoon of pure lime extract. Mix 30 seconds longer. Add 1 drop of green food coloring and mix another 30 seconds. Pour into the chilled crust. Refrigerate one hour. Garnish with fresh lime slices, reserve crumb mixture, and toasted coconut.
Love key lime pie, and can you tell a little fib when asked how long it really took to put together? I’d like them to think I suffered (a ‘lil bit) for my art . . .
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Sure, Marc. Include the time it takes you to go to the grocery and back. π
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Oh, that’s a given! LOL
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B-I-N-G-O! π
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Buahahaha!
In all seriousness, this looks fantastic Gail. Have a great weekend!
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You too, friend. Be safe!
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Looks so good π
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Itβs light on the stomach as well. ππ
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Brilliant idea! I just knew there had to be an easier recipe for Key Lime Pie! β€
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Does that mean Iβm lazy?! lol π
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Oh, no way! But there ain’t nothing wrong taking shortcuts once in a while! π
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I am trying this! thank you!
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You are so welcome. Blessings! ππ
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Gosh, yum, yum, yum, yum ππ
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You can say that again. ππ
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Scrumptious!
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Seconds, anyone? π
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Making this! Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
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Be my guest. ππ»
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