Best Key Lime Cream Puffs Recipes

KEY LIME CREAM PIE

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I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshing-perfect for any summer potluck or get-together. Wherever I take this pie, it quickly disappears, with everyone asking for the recipe. -Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (11.3 ounces) pecan shortbread cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Optional: Maraschino cherries with stems and sliced Key limes

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form. In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk and lime juice until blended. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream. Spoon into prepared crust., Top with remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate until serving, at least 4 hours. If desired, garnish with cherries and limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 52g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

KEY LIME CREAM PUFFS

Key Lime Cream Puffs image

If you love the citrus tart flavor of key lime, you'll love these cream puffs. Light, buttery, and flaky, the pastry puffs up nicely for the creamy filling. Amy's key lime filling has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Powdered sugar dusted on top adds just the right amount of extra sweetness. These key lime cream puffs are...

Provided by Amy Freeze

Categories Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 c water
1/2 c butter
1 c all-purpose flour
1 c eggs (approximately 4)
1 pinch salt
KEY LIME FILLING
1/2 c sugar
1 egg
1/3 c key lime juice
1 pinch salt
3 Tbsp butter
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c powdered sugar

Steps:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, egg, lime juice, and salt. Whisk until blended. Add butter.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly.
3. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate until cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until peaks form.
5. Fold whipping cream into chilled key lime curd.
6. Cover and chill while cream puffs are baking.
7. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring water and butter to a simmer over medium heat.
8. Add flour.
9. With a wooden spoon, stir very quickly in one direction until the flour has absorbed all liquid. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
10. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment. Allow the dough to cool 4-5 minutes.
11. With the mixer running, add the salt and eggs, one at a time, until everything is completely combined.
12. Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
13. Pipe 2 inch round mounds onto a parchment or silicone covered cookie sheet.
14. Using wet fingers, tap down the point at the top of each mound.
15. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before filling.
16. Using a knife, split each cream puff without cutting completely through.
17. Spoon chilled filling into a piping bag fitted with a small filling tip.
18. Fill the cavity of each puff with key lime cream.
19. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.