


Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool. When time is up let the pot sit for 10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 15 minutes. Place spring form pan on a trivet with handles and lower it into the bottom of the pot. Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of Instant Pot.Remove the pan from the freezer and pour the pie filling into it.Add in the lime juice and beat until smooth. There are a few differences between the two limes. Can you use regular limes instead of key limes Yes I can't always find key limes in my local grocery stores and have used regular limes instead with no issues. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture thickens. For the cherry on top, whip up some fresh cream with a teeny bit of sugar and top the tart before serving. In a mixing bowl beat the egg yolks until they are a light yellow.Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the spring form pan.
#Key lime tart in 11 inch tart pan cracker#
In a bowl stir together the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Spray a 7 inch spring form pan* with non-stick cooking spray.Because it needs to chill for about 4 hours I should probably have made it earlier in the day or the day before. I had a hard time waiting until the pie was chilled to eat it. This pie reminded me of the creamy consistency of cheese cake and it was such a refreshing treat in the summer heat. If you can’t find key limes at your grocery store use half lime and half lemon juice. They have a higher acidity, a stronger aroma, and a thinner rind. Key limes are smaller and have more seeds than that of a “regular” lime. Every restaurant in the Florida Keys serves this tart and sweet pie which is considered the official pie of the Florida Keys. One fruit that grows abundantly in the Florida Keys are key limes. More humidity=crazy hair #curly girl life. It’s a great place to visit, especially in the winter! Although I must say my hair is always crazy in Florida. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of pan. Transfer to 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Greg’s parents used to live in Clearwater Beach near Tampa, Florida so we have fond memories of Florida. Roll out dough on lightly floured work surface to 11- to 12-inch round. When I think of Florida I think of beaches, humidity, Disney World (and other theme parks), palm trees, alligators, citrus fruits and cruises. Florida’s nickname comes from its abundant sunshine and warmth. Today’s recipe is inspired by the Sunshine State, Florida. Instant Pot Key Lime Pie- tart, sweet, creamy citrus filling in a graham cracker crust that’s cooked quickly in your pressure cooker.Įach week in 2020 I’m sharing a recipe inspired by one of the 50 states.
