Description
This Baked Key Lime Pie Pudding is a luscious, tangy dessert that combines the bold flavors of fresh key lime juice with a creamy, custard-like texture. Baked until golden and set, it offers a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness, finished with an optional dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence. Perfect for a crowd, this pudding is an easy-to-make twist on traditional key lime pie that ensures vibrant citrus notes in every bite.
Ingredients
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Key Lime Pudding
- 3/4 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Topping (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Additional lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the fresh key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, lime zest, and all-purpose flour until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Butter: Stir in the melted butter until it is fully incorporated into the pudding mixture, adding richness and moisture.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the prepared mixture evenly into the greased 9-inch baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly, indicating the pudding is done.
- Cool: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the pudding cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes, allowing it to set further for easier serving.
- Serve: Optionally, top the pudding with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional lime zest for added flavor and presentation before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes or good quality bottled key lime juice for the best flavor.
- The pudding should be slightly jiggly in the center when done to ensure a creamy texture.
- You can refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days; serve chilled or at room temperature.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Whipped cream topping is optional but adds a nice balance to the tartness.
