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- Other desserts with lime:
- David Lebovitzâs Lime Meringue Tart
- The Pioneer Womanâs Key Lime Pie
- Daydreamer Dessertsâ Orange-Lime Margarita Macarons
- Two Peas and Their Podâs Chewy Lime & Coconut Sugar Cookies
- Lime Square with Gingersnap Crust
- Filling adapted from Americaâs Test Kitchen
- Crust:
- 3 whole graham crackers, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 12 gingersnap cookies, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 6 tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Filling:
- 7 large eggs yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup grated lime zest (from 4 to 5 limes)
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 5 limes)
- Pinch salt
- 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- Powdered (confectionerâs) sugar
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