You do have to refrigerate Key lime pie because the Key lime pie contains condensed milk and eggs, which can go bad when left at room temperature longer than a few hours.
Key lime pie when not being eaten or served within 2 hours must be kept refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
Also after making Key lime pie the key lime pie also must be refrigerated for 12 hours or even overnight to allow it to set properly.
When properly stored in the refrigerator, the Key lime pie will last for between 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Real Key lime pie is yellow and not green, because the traditional yellow color in real Key lime pie is a result of the egg yolks and not the limes.
Ripe key limes are also yellow and not green and the Key lime juice also turns yellow when it's mixed with the other ingredients in Key lime pie like the condensed milk and egg yolks.
The bright green colored pies are a result of adding of green food coloring, which is what bakers started doing when using other types of limes or lemon and added dye to make them look like a Key lime pie.
The Key limes in Key lime pie are small and intensely flavored citrus fruits which grow abundantly in the Florida Keys which is where Key lime pie originated.
The Key lime pie's name is a direct reference to the Key lime which is a specific type of lime that is different than the regular Persian lime.
The thing that is so special about Key lime pie is key lime pie is a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors that come from the key lime juice and the sweetened condensed milk and the rich and creamy texture of the filling along with a satisfying crunch of the graham cracker crust and the unique tropical taste of Key lime pie.
For Key lime pie, the specific aromatic flavor of the native Key limes is crucial, which creates a tart, tangy, and slightly floral taste which cannot be replaced or replicated with Persian limes.
Key lime's pie's defining characteristic is the tart, tangy and slightly floral flavor that comes from the small and aromatic Key limes and the filling of a Key lime is a rich and creamy custard that is made with sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk and fresh Key lime juice.
And the traditional graham cracker crust of Key lime pie provides a nice sweet and crunchy as well as buttery counterpoint to the creamy filling and the sweet, tart and creamy elements are also perfectly balanced, making each bite of the Key lime pie satisfying and also memorable.
The reason why Key lime pie is so famous in Key West is because Key lime pie was invented in Key West Florida with the abundant and locally grown Ky limes and sweetened condensed milk.
Condensed milk when combined with Key lime juice make for a simple and delicious dessert.
Key lime pie was a resourceful innovation at the time Key lime pie was invented, during a time without refrigeration, the sweetened condensed milk was readily available and a non perishable ingredient and the Key lime pies origins are also tied to the availability of the small, tart Key limes that grew abundantly in the area of Key West Florida in the 1800s.
Key Lime Pie is Florida's official state pie and the broader region of Florida, most particularly among tourists associate the Key Lime pie with vacation memories.
Key Lime Pie is also popular in other parts of the Caribbean and also has a following among Floridians that appreciate the unique flavor of Key Lime Pie, which is made with local Key Limes.
Key Limes are a less common citrus variety of limes.
Key Lime Pie is a Floridian dessert pie that is made of Key Lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks.
Key Lime Pie can be served with a meringue topping made of egg whites or with whipped cream or even served with no topping.
Traditionally Key Lime pie is made with a graham cracker crust.
Key West, Florida is where Key Lime Pie originated from in the late 19th century.
Although there are some competing theories, the Florida Keys is widely accepted as the birthplace of Key Lime pie due to the abundance of Key Limes, which is an agriculture product.
The most popular theory for Key Lime Pie's creation is crediting of the Key Lime Pies creation to a named Aunt Sally, the cook for Florida's first millionaire, William Joseph Curry, in Key West.
She is said to have been inspired by similar desserts to the Key Lime Pie that is made by Cuban sponge collectors, that used sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and egg yolk.
Key limes are special for their unique, tart, and floral flavor profile, which is irreplaceable in dishes like the famous Key lime pie.
The key limes are smaller, rounder, and more acidic than common Persian limes, with a thin skin and more seeds, though they turn a yellowish-green when ripe.
Beyond their flavor, key limes are also a good source of vitamins and minerals and contain beneficial phytochemicals.