Because I only threw half a brain cell at this undertaking, my pie suffered a bit. What I did well: the filling, according to a couple of tasters, was great! What I didn't do well: I forgot to get whipping cream at the store, so that was problem No. 1; I decided to do a regular ol' pie crust instead of the graham cracker kind...problem No. 2; and I put meringue on top because the pie is fugly without something...problem No. 3. Oh, and I made the meringue too early, so it went a bit south. BTW...don't put meringue on a key lime pie, per my humble opinion. Live and learn.
So, the filling was darn tasty, and I don't even like key lime pie. It was tart and made my cheeks tingle and pucker (which would have benefited from a graham cracker crust). The consistency was perfecto. I could have done without juicing 20 tiny key limes with my hands, though. I'll do this one again, but definitely get my ducks in order, so I don't mess up how the pie looks. I think I'll try some decorative whipped cream and maybe a bit of raspberry glaze or shredded coconut on top. Who knows. I'm a little embarrassed to post a photo, but, again, this blog is to show the good, the bad and the ugly.
Here's the link to the recipe I "tried:" http://cook-eat-love.com/2010/04/key-lime-pie/. Next Wednesday, I promise not to be a half-asser.
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