![]() This key lime pie is the perfect low-carb dessert for a quick and easy low-carb snack. We cut down the carb count to just 4g net carbs per slice! What a difference! However, the average slice of key lime pie has about 40g of carbs…yikes! Key lime pies are tangy and a bit sour, so they might seem like they wouldn’t have alot of sugar. ![]() This keto key lime pie is so rich and creamy that you won’t believe that it’s low carb! The best part? You can whip it up in less than an hour! key lime juice - your best option is fresh juice from key limes, but you can also opt for store-bought key lime juice, or if you can't find either then freshly squeezed regular lime juice would work too.Sweet, creamy and tangy, this Keto Key Lime Pie will make you feel like you’re on a beach vacation! Only 4g net carbs per slice!.baking soda and baking powder - these leaveners help give our key lime cookies their lift!.all-purpose flour - be sure to use a kitchen scale to measure 256 grams of flour by weight, or use the spoon-and-level method to measure by volume.Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients! pure vanilla extract - be sure to use a high-quality pure vanilla extract.eggs - your eggs should be room temperature to help to get that light, fluffy texture that we want in these key lime cookies!.powdered sugar - using powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar in this key lime cookies recipe contributes to a softer, melt-in-your-mouth texture! I would recommend using a kitchen scale to measure your powdered sugar by weight, or use the spoon-and-level method to measure by volume.If you aren't able to find key limes, feel free to substitute regular Persian limes. key lime zest - use a microplane zester to remove the zest from your key limes.Like the butter, your cream cheese should also be softened to room temperature. cream cheese - I recommend using full-fat cream cheese for this recipe.See below for a tip for how to soften your butter to room temperature quickly! I like to use salted butter to add flavor to this key lime cookies recipe, but if you prefer to use unsalted butter, just add an extra ¼ teaspoon of salt in with your dry ingredients. salted butter - your butter should be room temperature.IngredientsĬheck the recipe card below for full measurements, but here are the ingredients you'll need for this easy key lime cookie recipe: If you can't find either, feel free to use regular lime zest and juice in place of key limes. Otherwise, the flavors are largely similar.įor best flavor in these key lime cooler cookies and quick lime glaze, use the juice and zest fresh key limes or bottled key lime juice. Their flavor is also a bit more floral and aromatic. Key limes are also smaller, and have thinner skin than Persian limes, so they're a bit more difficult to work with. Key limes, also known as Mexican limes, have a slightly less tart flavor than typical grocery store limes, which are also known as Persian limes. ![]() What is the difference between key lime and lime? I'm so obsessed with key lime desserts! My key lime pound cake is one of my favorite cakes on the blog, and I just included an incredible coconut key lime cheesecake in my cookbook Sweet Summertime (get your copy here)! But these chewy key lime cookies are the simplest and most irresistible way to enjoy the flavor of key limes! They're so tart and delicious, with a fluffy, tender texture from cream cheese that just melts in your mouth! And they're so easy to make! They're the perfect bright, citrusy cookie that are always a crowd favorite. ![]() *This post contains affiliate links - as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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