Key Lime Mousse Pie
Hello fantastic followers of Jonie’s awesome site! It’s Kayley from The Kitchen McCabe I’m back today with something special. Searching for a show-stopping dessert for your Thanksgiving feast? Look no further. I bring you my all time favorite pie. The Queen of all citrus pies.
The Key Lime Mousse Pie
Buttery crisp shortbread crust topped with a tower of fluffy, light, tart mousse, with a layer of tangy key lime mousse on top of that?!
Ok.
I would like a slice now, please.
I have been making this pie for years and it never fails to impress.
It has definitely been my most requested dessert and I look forward to eating in every time.
It does take a fair amount of time to make, I will warn you, but the end results are far and beyond the effort exerted to make it.
I think I have it down to about a 6 hour total process now.
Just try not to fall in love too hard, ok?
I have more desserts planned for you that deserve a chance at your heart as well.
Here is the recipe for the Key lime Curd that I use in this pie. To get the rest of the recipe including the pie crust and topping, head on over to my blog.
Ingredients
- Key Lime Curd Recipe
- 2 1/2 C. Sugar
- 4 t. Cornstarch
- 1 C. Key Lime Juice
- 4 large Eggs
- 4 large Egg Yolks
- 3/4 C. Butter, cut into cubes
Instructions
- For the Curd:
- Place the 2 1/3 C. Sugar and the cornstarch in a large saucepan and mix.
- Add the 4 eggs and 4 egg yolks to the sugar and whisk well.
- Add the lime juice to the mixture and blend well.
- Add the cubed butter to the mixture and place over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the butter has melted and the mixture thickens and boils, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Press plastic wrap into the top of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. Chill until cold( at least 6 hours).
****Thanks Kayley! This pie looks amazing! You will definitely want this to be a part of your Thanksgiving feast. I know I do! If you aren’t already following Kayley’s blog, The Kitchen McCabe, you definitely should. She has amazing photographs and delicious recipes that will knock your socks off! Just go take a look and you will see! Also, if you aren’t following her page on Facebook, you should definitely go do it right now.
This looks amazing and delicious! Beautiful food photography! I love Key Lime!
Thank you, Debra! I love Key Lime too and this is my favorite way to get it! 😉
Hi. Sorry for being a noob, but that is unsalted butter, right?
The ingredients state 2 1/2 cups sugar
The instructions state 2 1/3 cups sugar
Not a significant difference, but obviously there’s a typo. I’m going to make this for St. Patrick’s Day dinner party.
Hi,,, I would like to know if I could mix Key Lime Juice and Lemon Juice togetherto make this curd?
Thank you so much,
Peace & Love
Kateri Levasseur
(Toronto)