What Is Key lime juice and How Can I Use It?
Key lime juice rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 34 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (242g)Where found
Key lime juice is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Key lime juice is a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does key lime juice weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 242 grams |
| 1 fl oz | 30 grams |
| 1 lime yields | 44 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 关键青柠汁 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | jus de citron vert | |
| en español: | jugo de lima |
Recipes using key lime juice
There are 34 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Delicious Key Lime Pie
A key lime chiffon pie: tart key lime curd lightened with gelatin, fluffy meringue, and whipped cream, set in a graham crust. An airy, cloud-light take on key lime pie, far lighter than the condensed-milk version.
Key Lime Pie with Tropical Fruits
A light and delicious key lime pie is topped with fresh strawberries and star fruit, and drizzled with key lime syrup. It' not only an eye-pleaser, but also a belly pleaser.
Key Lime Pie with Tropical Fruits
A light and delicious key lime pie is topped with fresh strawberries and star fruit, and drizzled with key lime syrup. It' not only an eye-pleaser, but also a belly pleaser.
Key Lime Cake (Lighter Version)
By using mostly whole wheat flour, a combination of applesauce, butter and olive oil makes this key lime cake much healthier and lighter than your regular key lime cake. It still tastes absolutely delcious, will for sure satisfy your palate without guilt.
Key Lime Cake (Lighter Version)
By using mostly whole wheat flour, a combination of applesauce, butter and olive oil makes this key lime cake much healthier and lighter than your regular key lime cake. It still tastes absolutely delcious, will for sure satisfy your palate without guilt.
Key Lime Cake with Lime Syrup
A very citrus and moist key lime cake, you don't have to be in the keys, you can still have a slice or two of this delicious cake.
Key Lime Cake with Lime Syrup
A very citrus and moist key lime cake, you don't have to be in the keys, you can still have a slice or two of this delicious cake.
Mini Key Lime Meringue Tartlets
If you can't find key lime juice, use lime juice instead. The crust is buttery and flakey, the filling is creamy, lime-y and smooth, and the meringue topping is light and fluffy. Perfect balance of the flavor and the texture.
Key Lime Cake with Lime Cream Filling
If you like key lime pie, you will definitely like this key lime cake, instead of using whipping cream, we use meringue, it is much lower fat and calories, and the flavour is absolutely delicious!
Easy Key Lime Pie
Easy key lime pie with sweetened condensed milk, softened cream cheese, key lime juice, and vanilla in a graham cracker crust. The 4-ingredient no-bake Florida classic that sets in the fridge.
"Real" Key Lime Pie
The REAL Key Lime pie. At least according to some folks. It's the one I personally prefer. (I'm a sucker for Graham cracker crust.)
Key Lime Slice
Came up with this delicious key lime slice recipe while in Key Largo, Florida. Similar to the Aussie Lemon slice but with a twist of the keys.
Key Lime Pie-Low Fat
This Key Lime Pie was so much lighter, and the meringue topping was fluffy, creamy and super light. Enjoy this delicious key lime pie without feeling guilty!
Pillowy Key Lime Pie
Pillowy key lime pie: tangy real-key-lime custard filling on a pie shell, crowned with a tall, glossy baked meringue. The classic Florida Keys dessert done properly.
Low Fat Yogurt Key Lime Pie
Low fat yogurt key lime pie made with strained yogurt cheese, powdered sugar, and fresh key lime juice. Three ingredients, no eggs, no condensed milk. A no-bake pie that tastes shockingly close to the classic. Optional graham cracker crust.
Key Lime Meringue Pie
Key lime meringue pie tops a tangy condensed-milk lime filling with a billowing cloud of toasted meringue in a graham crust. The Florida classic with the bonus of swooping peaks.
Easy Yummy Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie blends fresh key lime juice with sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in a graham cracker crust. No-bake refrigerator version with the iconic Florida Keys tang. Make ahead for a crowd.
Easy Yummy Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie blends fresh key lime juice with sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in a graham cracker crust. No-bake refrigerator version with the iconic Florida Keys tang. Make ahead for a crowd.
Easy Yummy Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie blends fresh key lime juice with sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in a graham cracker crust. No-bake refrigerator version with the iconic Florida Keys tang. Make ahead for a crowd.
Lazy Aunt's Key Lime Pie
Lazy Aunt's Key lime pie: a classic 4-ingredient Florida dessert with sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and a meringue top. The original old-Florida recipe, no fuss required.
Key Lime Cream Pie
Key lime cream pie cooks the egg yolks with fresh key lime juice for a custard-thick filling, then crowns it with billowy sweetened whipped cream on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Lime Cheesecake
Lime cheesecake with key lime juice, tangy sour cream topping, and a graham cracker crust. Creamy, citrusy, and chilled overnight for the smoothest slice.
Chicken Key Lime Curry
Crispy-skinned chicken simmers in a Madras curry sauce with a ginger-garlic-onion paste and sliced key limes. Tangy, aromatic, and on the table in under an hour.
Lisa's Best Key Lime Pie
Lisa's Best key lime pie folds whipped egg whites into the classic condensed milk and lime filling for a lighter, almost soufflé-like texture. Tart lime, fluffy clouds, in a graham crust.
Key Lime Cheese Pie
Key lime cheese pie: a creamy no-bake key lime pie with a tangy cream cheese filling, sweetened condensed milk, real key lime juice, and a fluffy whipped cream top. Florida sunshine in a slice.
