Weekly Spotlight: Using Lime in Desserts!

There are a lot of lemon desserts out there to enjoy, but what about using lime in desserts? There’s the classic key lime pie, but did you know you can use lime in a variety of desserts? This includes cookies, cheesecakes, and cakes. Limes add a tangy and sour taste, which can work with sweet flavors to give the dessert a deliciously balanced treat. You can combine lime with coconut, mango, passionfruit, and even chocolate to create amazing desserts.

For more delicious lime desserts and treats, check out these roundups! They focus on sweet and sour lime desserts and refreshing lime desserts! And if you’re wondering how to include and use lemon and lime in savory dishes, check out this weekly spotlight!

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to enjoy lime in delicious desserts!

Key Lime

Source: Mini No-Bake Key Lime Pies

Key lime is a classic dessert, and key lime pie isn’t the only way to enjoy the flavor. You can include the flavor in puddings, cookies, and smoothies. These wonderful desserts are perfect to whip up if you’re looking for a new way to enjoy key lime.

• Mini Key Lime Pies from Azucena Noriega okay image
• Key Lime Sparkle Cookies from Lisa Lotts
• Raw Key Lime Pie from Phoebe Douglas
• Key Lime Pie Smoothie Bowl from Mariko Sakata
• Key Lime Pie Parfaits With Aquafaba Whipped Cream from Mindful Avocado
• No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake from Gretchen Price
• Mini No-Bake Key Lime Pies by Robin Browne
• Key Lime Pudding by Tara Weir

Lime Pairings

Source: Pistachio Lime Crunch Bars

Lime pairs well with mangoes, passion fruits, strawberries, coconut, and nuts such as pistachio. Combining lime with these creates a wonderfully tasty dessert. For instance, these Mini Coconut Lime Pound Cakes by Gretchen Caldwell include a lime glaze that pairs perfectly with the sweet coconut dessert.

• Mango, Lime, and Coconut Tart from Rosie Newton and Dillon Sivyour.
• Raw Pistachio, Coconut, and Lime Cheesecakes from Tiana Haines
• Blueberry Lime Layer Cheesecake from Emily Spain
• Raw Matcha Lime Cheesecake from Mitra Shirmohammadi
• Mini Margarita Cheesecakes from Sophia DeSantis
• Pistachio Lime Crunch Bars by Krisztina Berta
• Coconut Lime Ice Cream Pie With Chocolate Crust
• Mini Coconut Lime Pound Cakes With a Lime Glaze by Gretchen Caldwell
• Passionfruit, Mango, and Lime Layered Cream Cake
• Creamy Mango, Passion Fruit, and Lime Pots by Jo Pratt
• Strawberry Lime Cake by Jessica Bose

Refreshing Lime Drinks and Desserts

Source: Honeydew Sorbet With Lime and Mint

These desserts are perfect for when you’re craving a refreshing treat. Lime goes so well with these refreshing treats, and adds a sour taste that balances the sweetness of the dessert.

• Honeydew Sorbet With Lime and Mint by Gabrielle St. Claire
• Frozen Lime Slushie by Helyn Dunn
• Strawberry Lime Kombucha Smash by Caroline Doucet
• Strawberry Lime Cake by Jessica Bose

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