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Key Lime Pie Milkshakes

Published: Jul 9, 2014 · Modified: Jan 17, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Key Lime Pie Milkshakes from @KatieJasiewicz #MilkshakeWeek

I felt the need to make a very “summertime” like milkshake for our second day of Milkshake Week! When I started brainstorming I immediately thought of Key Lime Pie. Every year my family and I spend a few days in the Keys. Typically around my birthday, but sadly this past year due to the birth of our son we weren’t able to make the trip. While in Key West I indulge in all things key lime pie. From key lime pie on a stick (yes, it’s frozen and amazing) to key lime pie martinis and hard candies… you get the point. It’s typically key lime overload for me. I love key lime pie. It’s definitely a pie that you have to have an acquired taste for. Sadly, my husband does not share my love for it (just as he doesn’t like bacon or mostly all things chocolate–I know, what is wrong with him?). Naturally, Key Lime Pie Milkshakes sounded like a genius idea. And boy was it!

The tanginess from the limes and yogurt balanced out by the powdered sugar and graham crackers. I actually found myself using extra graham crackers to scoop up my milkshake. Think of the graham cracker like a spoon of sorts! I couldn’t find key limes when I went to make this recipe and I was out of key lime juice (darn me for rejecting the offer of my mother bringing me back a large bottle during their last trip down to the Keys), so traditional limes it was.

Key Lime Pie Milkshakes from @KatieJasiewicz #MilkshakeWeek

After doing a little research about what makes key limes so special this is what I found from the site KeyLime.com

“Some people believe that “key lime” simply refers to the limes that are used for making the pies, or limes that grow only in the Florida Keys. Actually, the key lime is a specific variety of lime. It is not exclusive to the Keys. It was brought there years ago and became naturalized.

The key lime(Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) is in a class all of its own. Much smaller than regular “Persian” limes, the key lime ranges in size from a ping-pong ball to a golf ball (about 10cm to16cm in circumference). The peel is thin, smooth and greenish-yellow when ripe. The flesh is also greenish-yellow and full of highly poly embryonic seeds (two or more plants from one seed). The interior is divided by 10 to 12 segments, quite juicy and has a higher acidity than regular Persian limes. Key limes have a very distinctive aroma, which makes them valuable for culinary use.

I can’t wait to give this recipe a try when I have actual key limes on hand. But until then the traditional lime variety will do just fine.

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Key Lime Pie Milkshakes

Key Lime Pie Milkshakes

If you love Key Lime Pie you'll love this easy 5 minute / 6 ingredient Key Lime Pie Milkshakes. This recipe tastes just like you are digging into a slice of key lime pie but in the liquid ice cream form.
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Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 629kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces Vanilla Low Fat Frozen Yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • ¼ Limes juiced & zested
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 6 Graham Crackers divided
  • Whipped Cream
  • Lime wedges for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Zest 2 limes, then cut in half and juice (zest and squeeze lime juice directly in blender).
  • Add frozen yogurt, whole milk, and powdered sugar to the blender. Blend until smooth (about 10 seconds).
  • Divide into two cups (or one large individual glass). Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle remains of lime zest on top of whipped cream. Crumble 1 graham cracker on top of whipped cream. Garnish with two quarter pieces of graham cracker and lime wedge. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Lighter - For a lighter milkshake use skim milk.
  • Ice Cream - If you don't like frozen yogurt feel free to use vanilla ice cream as a substitute.
  • Lime Juice - ¼ cup equals about 2 juicy limes.
*Nutritional calculations are estimated and may vary depending on serving size and ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 10ounces | Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 78g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 458mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Bri | Bites of Bri

    July 12, 2014 at 11:37 am

    YUM! These look amazing Katie. I guess we were both craving key lime pie…I just posted key lime pie popsicles 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 13, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Ohh those sound divine!

  2. Suzanne

    July 09, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    Looks great! Would love to try this with real key lime juice.

    Reply
  3. danielle

    July 09, 2014 at 11:59 am

    That is definitely my kind of milkshake!

    Reply
  4. jamie | my baking addiction

    July 09, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Such a gorgeous milkshake! I love Key Limes – they’re so tiny and cute!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 09, 2014 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks!

  5. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies

    July 09, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Gorgeous, Katie. Key Lime anything is at the top of my favorites, and I can’t wait to make this the next time I find Key Limes at the grocery store.

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 09, 2014 at 6:07 pm

      I know I can’t wait to give it a try with Key Limes too!

  6. Sandy @ RE

    July 09, 2014 at 10:04 am

    LOVE this combo, Katie. So summery, perfect dessert to make for summer guests!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 09, 2014 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks Sandy! Yes–I could see these even being served in smaller shot like glasses.

  7. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough

    July 09, 2014 at 9:57 am

    I did not know that about Key limes! What I do know is that I love them and I LOVE this milkshake. I’ll take two, please!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 09, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      I always knew there was a difference but didn’t know all the background about them. Either way… delish!

  8. Rachel Cooks

    July 09, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Key limes or regular limes, this looks perfect!

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 09, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      Ha ha I know… right. Who cares–just give me the milkshake!!!

  9. Katrina @ WVS

    July 09, 2014 at 8:24 am

    Love this flavour!! One of my favorite pies in a glass 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      July 09, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      Its like key lime pie had a baby with a milkshake…

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