Recipes Desserts Pies Key Lime Pie 5 Prime Key Lime Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Updated on March 2, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: John Kernick Key lime pie is a classic dessert, but the tart citrus fruit's flavor also makes for tangy, gorgeous tarts and macarons. Here are five of our favorite variations on Key lime pie. 01 of 05 Andrew Zimmern's Key Lime Pie © Madeleine Hill Chef Andrew Zimmern's Key lime pie recipe takes an hour for the crust and filling, plus six hours to firm. You can make this pie ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days, and garnish with fresh Key lime slices for an enticing presentation. Get the Recipe 02 of 05 Tangy Key Lime Pie © Quentin Bacon Based on a recipe from the Florida Keys Cooking pamphlet, published in 1946 by Patricia's Notebook newsletter, this pie is not the ordinarily dense and cloyingly sweet version. Folding in beaten egg whites gives it a light, mousse-like texture. The pie needs to chill overnight, so plan accordingly. Get the Recipe 03 of 05 Brûléed Key Lime Tarts © Quentin Bacon When famed chef Gray Kunz opened Grayz in Manhattan, he planned to pair every dish with a cocktail. What to have with this outrageous Oreo-crusted riff on Key lime pie? An elderflower martini. Get the Recipe 04 of 05 Key Lime Pie with Chocolate-Almond Crust © JOHN KERNICK Swap your traditional Key lime pie crust with the chocolate graham cracker and ground almond version from teen blogger and dessert aficionado Elissa Bernstein, who champions grated lime zest in this recipe. Get the Recipe 05 of 05 Key Lime Macarons John Kernick These tangy, one-bite sandwiched meringues are from Uyen Nguyen, the executive pastry chef who started Kirsh Baking Co. cookie delivery service. Get a surprise pop of flavor courtesy of fennel seeds. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit