Key Lime Wave Recipe
tart key lime curd, classic graham cracker baked crust, fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, fresh whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Key Lime Curd
Graham Cracker Crust
Strawberry Sauce
Whipped Cream
Fresh Strawberries
Method
Key Lime Curd
- 1
Prepare the Double Boiler
In a medium saucepan, fill with about an inch of water and bring to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, ensuring it doesn't touch the water.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In the heatproof bowl, whisk together the key lime juice, granulated sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- 3
Cook the Curd
Continue to whisk the mixture over simmering water for about 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 4
Add Butter and Zest
Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter and key lime zest until fully melted and combined.
- 5
Cool
Transfer the curd to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely chilled.
Graham Cracker Crust
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until crumbly.
- 8
Form the Crust
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- 9
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely.
Strawberry Sauce
- 10
Prepare Strawberries
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- 11
Cook the Sauce
Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
- 12
Cool Sauce
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before using.
Whipped Cream
- 13
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 14
Beat until Stiff Peaks Form
Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
Assembling the Key Lime Wave
- 15
Combine Elements
In the cooled graham cracker crust, pour the chilled key lime curd evenly over the crust.
- 16
Top with Strawberry Sauce
Drizzle the strawberry sauce over the key lime curd.
- 17
Add Fresh Strawberries
Arrange fresh strawberries on top of the dessert.
- 18
Finish with Whipped Cream
Top with dollops of whipped cream and serve immediately.
