Did you know it was Pi (π) Day yesterday?? Technically it was the annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Because, you know, it was March 14 (or 3/14 in the month/day date format) and 3, 1, and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form.
I saw a lot of pies in my facebook wall and I just happen to make this Key Lime Pie the other day without any idea it was going to be Pi(e) Day yesterday. I just feel like eating something rich, creamy, and tart.
Key Lime Pie reminds me of the Summer that is almost here. It reminds me of sunrise……. and of cool, crisp, afternoon air.
Life has been really busy once again and I just want to have something that could fuel my thinking while reminding me that I have to take a break, sit, relax.. and let my mind wander to where it wants to go.
A slice of this creamy but tart Key Lime Pie is just the perfect thing that does it.
This Key Lime Pie is as sweet, creamy, and dense as Creme Caramel (leche flan) but has that tartness from the lime that balances the flavor into one refreshing dessert. It’s actually one of my favorite desserts, specially if what I just had was too heavy for my palate and tummy.
I thought it would be just as perfect a recipe for today as well as I share some great news with you.
It’s finally happening!! At last, after more than a year of waiting, what used to be our internet shop is gonna be reconstructed into our home! peanutbutter♥ and I have been working at it for over a year now. It felt like we’ve been waiting for a decade. Now, we are just so excited that reconstruction will finally begin on monday.
I’m really really EXCITED!!
I’m most probably overwhelmed too with everything that has been happening in our lives lately. It’s a combination of good things and bad things but mostly of good things.
This is what our small computer shop looks like. We opened it in 2008 and closed it in 2012. We’re having it reconstructed to turn into the photo on the right. What do you think ? I can’t really think about anything else right now except what “The Peach Kitchen” would look like in the flesh! (I’ll be posting more about this at my mommy blog, http://www.mommypeach.com)
It would be a long five or six months of waiting before it’s completely finished. I’m just sooooo happy it’s starting in a few days.
Thanks for dropping by and I hope you’re having a good day today.
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 300mL can and 1 168mL can of sweetened condensed milk, (I used Alaska)
- ¾ cup lime juice
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- whipped cream and lime slices for garnish
- Preheat oven into 350ºF/ 180ºC
- In your 9-inch pie plate, mix crushed graham cracker, melted butter, sugar, and lime zest.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom and along the sides of your pie dish.
- Bake it for 10-15 minutes until the crust starts browning. remove and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour mixture into your cooled crust and bake in the oven at 325ºF/ 160ºC for 25-30 minutes.
- The edges should be set but the center should be jiggly. Remove from the oven and chill for 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream.
- I keep mine chilled overnight and then eat it the following day.
Hi Peach! Long time no write! Nangasim naman ako sa key lime pie mo hehehe. When we went to Key West, we had key lime pie (on a stick) dipped in chocolate. It was divine!!!
OO nga. I haven’t been to your blog in ages!
i LOVE key lime pie! this looks so yummy! can’t wait to try it out!
I do hope you give this a try, Cindy!
I crave key lime pie. It just ding donged on me that I have never made it. Why? Probably because I am afraid I would eat the whole pie myself in less than 24 hrs. Ha! Thanks for the push to bake one and a good recipe right at my finger tips. My goodness I can understand why you are excited about your new project and can hardly think about anything else. The face lift is upscale and creates a completely different vibe. Blocked glass is the new ‘in’ the last few years, so that was a good choice. Keep all posted on the progress. Going forward is scary ever so fun and ever so worth it.
Thank you so much Carol! I’m really excited about our home.
I LOVE key lime pie! Yours look so delicious!!! Love citrus pies and this is a nice dessert. And congrats on the house project! The new building looks modern and you guys will be excited to see it’s being built soon. 🙂 6 months will come very soon! I’m excited for you!
Thank you so much, Nami! I’m veru excited too!
Your new building looks great! Such exciting news! And such a wonderful pie — I go back and forth between Key Lime and Lemon Meringue as my favorite pie, but I think Key Lime wins. Yours looks terrific — thanks.
I have to make Lemon Meringue Pie soon! Thank you so much John!
wow! looks so yummy and creamy! would love to see the final building. i love the design 🙂 i think the roof deck is a nice idea 😉
Thanks Angel!
Who doesn’t love pie?
No one! everybody loves pie!
Do you know that I am member of a sonority with Pi? hehe Trivia lang
and Sati wants to be called Peach Mango Pie from now on..
then proceeds on saying, we should start calling her baby Peachy and I will be Mommy Peachy (gusto ko pa nakawan ng pangalan! haha)
hahahaha… kaloka!
The reconstruction is a great investment to attract more customers who aspire for modernity to enter. The key lime pie looks really good!
Thanks Roch. It’s not gonna be reconstructed into an internet shop anymore. It’s gonna be our home na.
Your recipe’s good for this pie, and it looks yummy. But personally, I liked creamy pies without the hint of lemon.
Thanks Fernando. To each his own 🙂
The picture is soo good I can almost taste it 🙂 Parang I want to go out and buy lemon pie 🙂
Thanks Marie!
You just made me crave for pie. I want to take note of the ingredients but they’re too many. Such a lovely house!
It’s really easy to do lang, mommy nuts.
Lime pie would be ideal as it’s a balance of sweet and sour taste.
That’s true, Franc.
Oh, I’d love a slice of that Key Lime Pie! Perfect dessert after a hearty meal!
Thanks Tetcha! I think so too!
Yum! This key lime pie is definitely going to my to-learn lists! I’m a new mom and since my 1 year old is starting to munch like a big toddler already, I decided to get myself acquainted with the kitchen. She likes fruits and soft meals, so yaaay! thanks for the recipe mommy peach! When I try this one out, I’ll post pictures and tag you 🙂
Yay! I’m sure you’ll love this. looking forward to it.
Really wishing you the best for your dream Peach Kitchen. This is but a natural move for you.
Thanks mommy Teresa!
Congrats, Peachy, on the internet cafe! 🙂 Question about the key lime pie – if I can’t find limes, can I use dayap? Where do you buy lime from? 🙂
I haven’t tried using dayap. Lime is always available in the grocery. I buy from SM, Robinsons or rustan’s.
I love to taste any recipe of lime in this summer.
Yeah, lime is refreshing and perfect for summer.
hhmm… must show this to hubby and make him bake this for me! hahaha
LOL! so it’s the hubby who bakes at your house, huh?
I’ve made pumpkin pies from scratch, but that’s about it. That pie looks delicious though… I may have to try it!
I haven’t tried making Pumpkin Pie yet. I’ll try that next time.
This Key Lime Pie looks delicious!!! Great way to celebrate Pi day
Thanks Natasha!
I only tried key lime pie once when my husband’s aunt baked it for us. I kind of miss it, she passed on already. Yours looks awesome!
Thanks Rose!
The key lime pie looks absolutely delicious! 🙂
Thanks Chinky!
waaaah I am super duper excited for you Peachy!!
house warming ha!
and don’t ever forget na imbitahan kame ha!
Thanks Peh!
I haven’t ever tried Key Lime Pie before. I’d love to try and taste your creation. Looks super good. Your dream Peach Kitchen looks great too. I can’t wait to see the actual building when it’s finished. 🙂
You should try Key Lime Pie when you have a chance. It’s really good.
I love citrusy flavors! I wish I could someday concoct something like this! You make it look so easy 🙂
Thanks Sam! It is easy to do!
Oh how exciting! Is it a culinary school? Congratulations! My mouth watered at your key lime pie, btw. Sadly, I only do baking with my turbo broiler slash oven so I don’t think I can bake that much yet. Aside from it not being too reliable on thebaking function, nakakatamad gamitin, haha. Maybe when I get my oven on December. Keep posting those mouth-watering food you make! May K!
Invited ako sa house blessing ha!
Totally sharing this with my sister because she is the better baker. Or cook. Haha. I usually fail at doing these kinds of things even if I religiously follow the recipe. I wanna try this one. Looks so yummy!!
I have never tried key lime pie, and you’re photos make me want to eat.it.right.now!!!
hihi!!
Good luck on your new shop, is still gonna ba a computer shop or for your peach kitchen exclusively?
BTW< do you use Philkraft pan or the Happy Call? Was wondering if you can share some recipes to use it. Thanks in advance.
Thanks Jho. It’s gonna be our home na, not a computer shop anymore.
Sorry, I don’t have Happy Call eh. Hopefully, may magbigay..LOL!