TODD COLEMAN

7 Sweet-Tart Lime Desserts, from Ice Cream to Pie and Beyond

Step aside, lemon—it’s time for lime to shine

Published on May 13, 2016

Makrud Lime Gelato

Makrud lime leaves bring an unexpected floral and herbaceous flavor to sweet and creamy gelato. Get the recipe for Makrud Lime Gelato »

Key Lime Pie

Condensed milk and Key lime juice serve as the base of this Floridian classic.

Brown Butter Thumbprints with Lime Curd

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Nutty browned butter enlivens and permeates these shortbread thumbprints, filled with tangy lime curd, for a warm, sour flavor often absent from overly-sweet holiday desserts. Get the recipe for Brown Butter Thumbprints with Lime Curd »

Coconut Lime Custard Pie

This cream-topped pie is filled with a thick coconut milk custard that perfectly complements the zip of fresh lime juice and grated zest. Get the recipe for Coconut Lime Custard Pie »

Lime Bars

A light dusting of confectioners’ sugar tempers the intense lime pucker of these creamy bars.

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Coconut Lime Preserves

Rich coconut milk and tangy lime meld in a sweet tropical spread from Stéphane Mazières, former chef at Hôtel Le Toiny in St. Barths. Get the recipe for Coconut Lime Preserves »

Key Lime Curd

Punchy key lime curd is delicious spread on breakfast toast, dolloped onto cake, or slathered between graham crackers. Get the recipe for Key Lime Curd »