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Key Lime Pie is high on my list of favorite desserts. That’s one of the reasons I love this Key Lime Pie Fudge. It puts all the flavor and texture of key lime pie into rich and creamy bite-size pieces!
Happy Monday, friends. How have you been? I know it has nothing to do with Key Lime Pie Fudge, but I have to tell you that the past few months have been the strangest of my life. (Some of my previous experiences may have been odder, but these last few months stand out because I’m still in the midst of them.)
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The best way I can explain this period of my life is to relate it to the weather. I’m on the verge of a beautiful spring after a long and snowy winter.
It’s the weirdest feeling in the world as I’m so filled with hope and excitement for what’s to come, yet it’s also a stressful and emotional process. I don’t even know what or how to feel. (If you have no idea what I’m talking about … I sorta-recently relocated, sold my home of 10 years, and have been house hunting for 5 months.) It’s as if I have all the pieces to a puzzle and just need to figure out how to put them in the right place.
I want to put all of these thoughts into a dedicated post but felt the need to share them today. So there you go. Also, speaking of weather, where the heck is spring!? So far, it’s snowed every day this month here in Pittsburgh.
I say all of this because, as you know, when life is feeling weird, I often turn to food – eating it and creating it. That’s why there has been so much food chat on IBC lately. (Don’t worry my home decorating and design lovers, more of your kind of posts are on the horizon, especially when I find my new home! Thanks for climbing up Recipe Mountain with me for the past year or so.)
How to Make Key Lime Pie Fudge:
Now back to the recipe. This Key Lime Pie Fudge is the bomb dot com. Not only is it simple to make, but it packs a bright, fresh flavor, making it perfect for spring and summer. If you’re a fan of lemon and lime, you’ll be in taste heaven.
I also think the graham cracker crust is great. Although fudge is awesome on its own, this crust adds a unique crunch that tastes as good as it looks. It works beautifully with all the creamy fudginess.
Tips for making fudge:
When you’re preparing your Key Lime Pie Fudge, I have two quick notes:
First, be sure to use fresh lime juice and lime zest. In fact, let’s just never used bottled citrus juice. Ever.
Second, keep a close eye on the melting chocolate. Set the temperature on medium and constantly stir, and you’ll be fine. (I say this because I was impatient. I turned the heat up, looked away for a second, and burned the bottom of my first batch. No good!)
With those couple of notes out of the way, you’re ready to make (and eat!) this amazing Key Lime Pie Fudge.
Looking for more citrus-inspired recipes? Try these:
- Key Lime Cactus Cookies
- Lemon Yogurt Cake
- Blackberry Lemon Shortcake Cake
- Lemon Curd Cheesecake Tarts
- Ginger and Mint Lime Floats
As always, thank you bunches for following my journey, sharing in my joys (and disappointments), and joining me as each of us creates our own happy place. Have a great week!
Key Lime Pie Fudge Recipe:
Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is high on my list of favorite desserts. That's one of the reasons I love this Key Lime Pie Fudge. It puts all the flavor and texture of key lime pie into rich and creamy bite-size pieces!
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fudge, key lime pie
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 32 pieces
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (11 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 1 bar (4 ounces) white chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two of the sides. Spray the sides and bottom with cooking spray.
In a bowl, stir together the butter, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake until the edges are just starting to brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and chopped white chocolate until the chocolate is melted. Constantly stir the mixture to avoid burning. Remove the pan from the heat and then stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper. Then cut the fudge into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
FAQs
How do you make Key Lime Fudge? Evaporated milk, sugar and salt are heated together in a saucepan and boiled for 8 minutes. Once that mixture has boiled for several minutes, it'll be piping hot. At that point, you'll pull the pan off the stove and stir in marshmallows, white chocolate, lime zest and lime juice.
What country did key lime pie originate from? ›
key lime pie, an American dessert that consists of a graham-cracker or pastry crust, a yellow custard (primarily egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and key lime juice), and a topping of either whipped cream or meringue. The sweet and tart pie reportedly originated in Key West, Florida, in the late 19th century.
What is a fun fact about key lime pie? ›
In the 1800's a ship salvager named William Curry, Florida's first self-made millionaire had a cook known as Aunt Sally. Historians believe that Aunt Sally did not create the pie but instead perfected the pie created by area fishermen. William Curry has a mansion in Key West that is still standing today.
How long does it take fudge to set in the refrigerator? ›
Let the fudge rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before placing in the refrigerator, uncovered. Refrigerate until the fudge is firm, about 2-3 hours (or overnight), before slicing and serving.
What makes key lime flavor? ›
The Key lime has thinner rind and is smaller, seedier, more acidic and more aromatic than the Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia). It is valued for its characteristic flavor. The name comes from its association with the Florida Keys, where it is best known as the flavoring ingredient in Key lime pie.
What flavor is Keylime? ›
Key limes tend to be small and seedy, with a distinctive lime flavor that is tart but not too acidic. They also have a distinct aroma, far more aromatic than common limes. 2 Grocery store limes, generally speaking, are Persian limes, the most widely commercially cultivated variety of lime.
What state is known for key lime pie? ›
Key lime pie
| Cut-away view of a Key lime pie |
|---|
| Type | Pie |
|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Key West, Florida |
3 more rowsThere's an old story floating around Key West that Key lime pie was invented back in the 1890s—way before the Borden company's recipe—by a woman known only as "Aunt Sally". She allegedly concocted the pie in the kitchens of Key West's Curry Mansion, where she had access to sweetened condensed milk.
Why is Publix key lime pie so good? ›
Rather, the key to perfecting the Publix key lime pie is a simple ingredient added to the graham cracker crust. It's not the graham crackers themselves that make the crust special, but rather the unique addition of crushed toasted almonds.
Who made the first key lime pie? ›
Parks writes that the first recipe for Key lime pie was written in a Borden test kitchen in New York City in 1931, as a riff on the company's Magic Lemon Cream Pie.
Sloan, author of “The Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook” and co-founder of the Key Lime Festival in Key West said. "People started putting green food coloring in so people knew they weren't getting screwed over and being served a lesser pie.
What is the difference between key lime and lime pie? ›
In terms of taste, key limes have a higher acidity, making them a little more tart than what we consider "regular limes." This makes them ideal for pairing with sweeter ingredients, hence the ever-popular Key lime pie.
How do you beat fudge? ›
Beat the mixture
After letting the fudge cool, it's time to beat it. It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken and its surface starts to look dull or matte. Now is the time to stop beating and pour the fudge into a mould.
Why won't my fudge set? ›
Why is my fudge not setting? It sounds like your fudge simply wasn't heated enough. ... If it's overcooked (resulting in grainy fudge) or undercooked (resulting in poor setting) all you really need to do is add a bit of cream, reheat the fudge to the target temperature, and let it set again.
Do you stir fudge while boiling? ›
Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer
Another key part of a successful fudge texture is when you stir the mixture. Stirring the sugar and milk during the initial stages of cooking allows the sugar to dissolve. However, once the mixture comes to a boil, it's time to put the spoon down.
What does key lime contain? ›
Key lime nutrition is similar to Persian lime, even though it's a smaller fruit. It contains a healthy serving of vitamin C and fiber, with few calories. It also provides health-boosting metabolites, including: alkaloids.
What's the difference between a sweet lime and a key lime? ›
Sweet limes are larger and rounder, offering a mild and sweet flavor with less acidity. They are often enjoyed fresh or used in beverages and desserts. Key limes, on the other hand, are smaller and more spherical with a tangy and acidic taste, accompanied by a unique aroma.
What is fudge made of? ›
Fudge is a dense, rich confection typically made with sugar, milk or cream, butter and chocolate or other flavorings. The base for fudge is boiled until it reaches the soft-ball stage (135 to 140 degrees F), then stirred or beaten as it cools to minimize the formation of sugar crystals.
Is key lime sweet or sour? ›
Like all members of the citrus family, Key limes have a definite acidity. They're tart, sharp and incredibly sour, even more so than other limes -- they're almost borderline bitter.
