Fab Food: Canned Key Lime Pie

Last week was my hubbies birthday and every year I try to think of something different to make him for dessert. I decided to make Chance a key lime pie this year....but with a twist. I wanted to do individual servings of it and was trying to figure out how to do this while also making it *cute* :) ...something I'm sure my hubbs could care less about, but oh well, I enjoyed it! I decided to make the individual servings in half-pint canning jars(I love canning jars, we use them as our iced tea glasses around here and pretty much anything else I can think of). The clear glass would be perfect to show off the layers! This recipe will make 6 servings...

First things first: The crust

8 graham crackers, crushed

4 tbs of melted butter

1. Mix with a fork

2. Press into the bottom of the jars

3. Put the jars on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes

Second: The pie filling

14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

3 egg yolks

1/2 cup key lime juice

1. Whisk together

2. Pour into cooled jars

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes

4. Let cool completely

Third: The *Sweet* Whipping cream

1 cup heavy whipping  cream

1 tbs sugar

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form

2. Pipe (using a press or you can use a plastic bag and cut the corner off) the whipped cream into the jars...this was the easiest way to get the whipped cream in without it looking messy

Fourth: Lime Garnish

1 Lime

1. Cut lime into thin slices

2. Cut lime slice half-way through

3. Twist lime slice and press into the whipping cream

Fifth: Final Touches!

1. Screw on the lids

2. Tie raffia around the top of the jars (just cause!)

3. Refrigerate!

Happy Birthday, Babe!



They were a hit and just the right size! Yet, another reason why I love canning jars!