Key Lime Pie Frozen Yogurt | Super Easy Recipe With Only 4 Ingredients (2024)

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4-Ingredient Key Lime Pie Frozen Yogurt is a snap to make, and so refreshing! Served with graham cracker topping and fresh lime slices, it’s the ultimate hot weather treat.

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Table of Contents

  • Ultra-Creamy Frozen Yogurt with a Key Lime Twist!
  • The List of Ingredients
  • How to Make It
  • Tips and Variations
  • How to Store This Frozen Yogurt
  • Get the Recipe
  • More Refreshing Summer Desserts

    Ultra-Creamy Frozen Yogurt with a Key Lime Twist!

    Lime desserts really hit the spot sometimes, and in the indescribable Florida summer heat, I would say they’re not optional. They’re indispensable! So I was really excited to try making this key lime pie frozen yogurt. Once it was ready, I scooped some into a dish, but y’all know me. It wasn’t enough. Graham cracker topping? That was a little better, but something was still missing…fresh lime slices? Okay, now we’re talking!

    This easy, homemade frozen yogurt is a fantastic summer treat not only because of the coolness and flavor, but also because it requires no heat, and barely any mixing. If you’re dealing with any of this heat, you know that’s a godsend. It truly tastes like a freshly-made, frozen key lime pie. Can’t beat that, right?

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    The List of Ingredients

    There are also only four ingredients (besides toppings) to make your own key lime pie frozen yogurt, which is great if you’re looking for something simple to throw together. Here’s what you will need:

    • Low-Fat Plain Yogurt: Or full-fat, if you prefer.
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk: I opted for fat-free sweetened condensed milk, to keep this recipe light, but regular would work as well.
    • Vanilla: A little bit of pure vanilla extract, to give it that scrumptious dessert taste.
    • Lime: You’ll need both the lime juice and some lime zest.
    • Optional Toppings: Graham cracker crumbs, lime slices or wedges, whipped cream, etc.

    What Is Special About Key Limes?

    Key limes are prized for their unique flavor – they have an intense, tropical, almost floral taste that regular limes don’t. And while they’re more flavorful, key limes are also less acidic than regular limes, which can make them seem “sweeter.” Perfect for pie, and frozen yogurt too.

    Can I Substitute Limes for Key Limes?

    Sure! Fresh key limes may not be available, or maybe you have a bag of regular Persian limes to use up. Either way, your recipe will still taste awesome if you use ordinary grocery store limes.

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    How to Make It

    For this recipe, you really only have to mix the ingredients and let your ice cream maker do the rest. (No ice cream maker? See the Tips section below!)

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    Make the Frozen Yogurt Mixture. In a large bowl, use a spoon or whisk to blend all of the ingredients together.

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    Freeze. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze it, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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    Serve or Freeze Longer. At this point, you can serve the frozen yogurt soft-serve style, or scoop it into an airtight container and place it in your freezer until it’s firmer.

    Enjoy! When you do serve your key lime pie frozen yogurt, remember to top it with graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream. Yum!

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    Tips and Variations

    • No Ice Cream Maker: While this recipe does call for an ice cream mixer, you can also make it without one. The texture may be slightly different. To do this, beat the ingredients together for several minutes, and then pour into a shallow dish. Cover and freeze, stirring thoroughly every half hour or so to keep it creamy. Once it reaches an ice-cream-like consistency, serve it up!
    • Avoid Greek Yogurt: Some recipes do use Greek yogurt to make frozen yogurt, but I find that regular yogurt is a little less “chalky.”
    • White Chocolate Key Lime Pie: Add a sprinkle of white chocolate chips to the frozen yogurt, either in it while it freezes, or on top for a garnish.
    • Coconut Key Lime Pie: Coconut shreds are a dream here! For a really coconut-forward taste, use vegan condensed milk made with coconut, instead of traditional condensed milk.
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    How to Store This Frozen Yogurt

    Store this in your freezer, packed into a freezer-safe, airtight container. It should keep for up to 3 months.

    If it is frozen too hard to scoop, just let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes or so.

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    Homemade Key Lime Pie Frozen Yogurt

    This Homemade Key Lime Pie Frozen Yogurt recipe is so good and easy to make. Top the frozen yogurt with graham crackers and whipped cream to get a true frozen key lime pie flavor! Yum!

    Prep Time20 minutes minutes

    Additional Time6 hours hours

    Total Time6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

    Ingredients

    • 32 oz plain vanilla yogurt
    • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup fresh lime juice
    • zest of 1 lime

    Optional Add-Ins/Toppings

    • Graham Crackers, broken into small pieces
    • Whip Cream

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients together, until well combined.

    • Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions. Serve as soft serve or transfer into an airtight container and freeze until solid.

    • Serve topped with graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream.

    Notes

    Ice Cream Maker: While this recipe does call for an ice cream mixer, if you incorporate the ingredients completely and then freeze in an airtight container, it will also turn into delicious frozen yogurt. The ice cream maker just helps it to be lighter in texture.

    Storage: Store this in your freezer, packed into a freezer-safe, airtight container. It should keep for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1, Calories: 298kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 165mg, Sugar: 45g

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    Cuisine: American

    Category: Ice Cream

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    FAQs

    What is the best frozen key lime pie? ›

    The BEST Key Lime Pie. Edward's is the perfect Key Lime pie. Such a creamy texture and the perfect natural lime flavor with just a dash of sweetness for balance.

    What's in frozen yogurt? ›

    Ice cream and frozen yogurt share two main ingredients: dairy and sugar. Both also contain flavorings or other swirled-in ingredients. Unlike ice cream, frozen yogurt incorporates cultured milk, or yogurt. The fat content of the milk largely determines how much overall fat is in the final product.

    What are the ingredients in Edwards key lime pie? ›

    INGREDIENTS: REDUCED FAT SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SKIM MILK, SUGAR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, WATER, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, LIME JUICE (WATER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, LIME OIL), SHORTENING (PALM OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL), EGG YOLK, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, DEXTROSE, ...

    What makes key lime pie thicken? ›

    Combining the lime juice with the egg yolks and condensed milk creates a chemical reaction that causes the mixture to thicken all on its own (the acid causes the proteins in the yolks and milk to bond together).

    What is the difference between a key lime pie and a Florida key lime pie? ›

    The main difference is that it requires more aromatic Key lime juice to make the famous pie sing. It is worth the elbow grease to get that authentic floral Key lime flavor—unless you can't find Key limes. Then swap them out for whatever you see at the grocery store and dig in.

    Can you just freeze yogurt to make frozen yogurt? ›

    It's best to keep in mind that the main purpose of freezing yogurt is so you can save it for later use. This process is entirely different from making the frozen yogurt dessert fro-yo, which is essentially yogurt with the texture of ice cream. Hence, you can't just freeze yogurt to make the frozen yogurt dessert.

    Is frozen yogurt just regular yogurt frozen? ›

    Frozen yogurts vary but are generally made from yogurt, additional cultured milk, sweeteners, and sometimes other dairy derivatives. Contrary to popular belief, regular yogurt's probiotic benefits don't really carry over to frozen yogurt because the cultures are ruined during the freezing process.

    Which is healthier, frozen yogurt or ice cream? ›

    One serving of froyo has less than one-fifth as many calories as the same amount of ice cream, making it a good choice if you are trying to lose or maintain weight. Of the three desserts, frozen yogurt also has the lowest total amount of fat, while gelato has almost three times as much fat.

    Why is key lime pie so good? ›

    The most pivotal part of the pie is the filling. The “sweet spot” between the tart key lime, and the creamy condensed milk is crucial for the pie's quality. Here at Teak we understand that balancing these two ingredients is an art and take this concoction seriously.

    Can you eat frozen key lime pie? ›

    Your pie can be thawed at room temperature for 30 minutes, or you can thaw your pie in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Can I eat frozen key lime pie? Absolutely! If you prefer a frozen treat, you can eat your pie directly from the freezer.

    What does key lime pie come from? ›

    key lime pie, an American dessert that consists of a graham-cracker or pastry crust, a yellow custard (primarily egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and key lime juice), and a topping of either whipped cream or meringue. The sweet and tart pie reportedly originated in Key West, Florida, in the late 19th century.

    What are Key limes made of? ›

    Key lime is probably a tri-hybrid intergeneric cross (a three-way hybrid involving three plant species and at least two different genera) of citron (Citrus medica), pummelo (Citrus grandis), and a microcitrus species, Citrus micrantha.

    What is Florida lime pie made of? ›

    key lime pie, an American dessert that consists of a graham-cracker or pastry crust, a yellow custard (primarily egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and key lime juice), and a topping of either whipped cream or meringue. The sweet and tart pie reportedly originated in Key West, Florida, in the late 19th century.

    Can I use regular lime juice instead of key lime juice for a key lime pie? ›

    Unless you live in the Florida Keys, key limes are near impossible to find. Furthermore, they're so tiny that you'd need to juice at least twenty of them for this recipe. No thank you! Ordinary limes make an exceptional Key lime pie, and they are a much better alternative to bracingly tart bottled Key lime juice.

    What is key lime fudge made of? ›

    How do you make Key Lime Fudge? Evaporated milk, sugar and salt are heated together in a saucepan and boiled for 8 minutes. Once that mixture has boiled for several minutes, it'll be piping hot. At that point, you'll pull the pan off the stove and stir in marshmallows, white chocolate, lime zest and lime juice.

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