J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's 10-Minute Lime Cracker Pie

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's 10-Minute Lime Cracker Pie | Genius Recipes

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6 жыл бұрын

This icebox cake from J. Kenji Lopez-Alt has the spirit of a key lime pie and can be layered up in 10 minutes, then sent to the refrigerator to meld into a glorious tart-sweet-creamy-cakey pudding. GET THE RECIPE ►► f52.co/2H552Yg
INGREDIENTS (Serves 8 to 10)
2 14-ounce/396ml) cans sweetened condensed milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus more for serving
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
10 ounces Ritz crackers (about 3 sleeves)
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@udbhavagarwal9238 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great recipe. I made it in India with Marie biscuits and 3/4ths of the 400 grams can of condensed milk (the recipe says 2 but that sounded too much) and the balance was perfect. Also quick trick, if your limes don’t zest, soak them in water and freeze for a few hours. The firmness helps the peel zest more easily.

@aparnasharma809 5 жыл бұрын

I tried it and got rave reviews from everyone. It's a truly wonderful recipe. Thank you for sharing

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing, Aparna -- glad everyone enjoyed this recipe!

@tyghe_bright 5 жыл бұрын

Note: to get the thickening reaction with citrus and dairy, it's got to be full fat. Skim milk will curdle.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great point --. thanks!

@rexbeavers6746 5 жыл бұрын

Mine never did thicken too well until It was in the fridge. Man was it tasty though!! I used Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies instead of Ritz crackers. Everyone loved it! Whole thing is eaten and gone!

@mariannesouza8326 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had that happen in a chicken recipe, when I used Light sour cream. 🤨

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

Important point. Thanks!

@staceynoffke 6 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing & so easy!

@maricarcamide 4 жыл бұрын

I love all the whole concept...it makes me listen to everything.

@rb5959 5 жыл бұрын

Simple. Perfection.

@klindenberger 5 жыл бұрын

Drooling. Gotta make this right now!

@JoanEvangelista 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are lovely and fun to watch! Thanks for the recipe.

@RobynJay 5 жыл бұрын

I tried this recipe a while back and loved it!

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, Robyn!

@sleepinglady139 5 жыл бұрын

I love this recipe! I have made it several times and always get rave reviews and people coming back for seconds. It makes a good amount and is super easy and delicious. I don't love sweets and for me, this hits the perfect spot of sweet and salty.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

@aprilsdrake 5 жыл бұрын

I made this today and it was so easy and absolutely delicious! Wonderful recipe! 👍🏼

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed, April!

@rodee1671 5 жыл бұрын

Camp fridge cake. Lime forking is to keep the kid busy.

@stephenhoardjr384 5 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of this dessert yet I would like to try it.

@medawson01 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve made this pie several times for parties and events. It is FANTASTIC! My friends have been very impressed. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I plan to make a key lime or lemon version soon.

@food52 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marguerite, glad you're enjoying this recipe! Let us know how your variations go -- would love to hear about them!

@deliuslyndon8340 5 жыл бұрын

Watching someone zest a lime with a fork is a particular kind of hell.

@stevenrodriguez9655 5 жыл бұрын

Delius Lyndon Yeah right! What in the fuck was that all about lmao

@you2449 5 жыл бұрын

True. Tho after the apocalypse we'll be glad to have learned it.

@elianaselzer5785 5 жыл бұрын

Well, they aren’t really cooks…

@lynngriffin3404 5 жыл бұрын

have to disagree with all your negativity I thought it was hilarious I laughed at their interchange of who was winning each round I must just be a real dull person but I loved it

@lynngriffin3404 5 жыл бұрын

First world problems having to watch a video that s slow.... Oh the horror can life get any worse??

@leftyla 3 жыл бұрын

My kind of recipe!! I'm seriously going to Target tomorrow and buy all the ingredients! Woot woot.

@angiebullard7324 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously salivating at this point!!

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this recipe, Angie!

@lisac3393 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much...I am making it this weekend with the lemons and I will let you guys know if I had to tweek it a bit.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, please do! Hope you enjoy!

@fountain855 5 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this but use Maria Cookies/Crackers...this looks sooooo good!

@andyoli75 5 жыл бұрын

I think they might get to soggy. Delicious but, Maria's never really hold up.

@fountain855 5 жыл бұрын

@@andyoli75 and I think it the perfect sweetness for this dish...the cookie isn't overly sweet

@carolinalomeli9128 3 жыл бұрын

That is how it is traditionally made in Mexico and Mexican families all over the world.

@karlareal9887 3 жыл бұрын

Marias cookies is the way to go. The traditional mexican way, at least :)

@glorianatera 3 жыл бұрын

A classic recipe of Mexican homes. But we make it with Maria crackers. And it also works if instead of heavy cream, you use evaporated milk. For a fancier version, add cream cheese to the mix and top each layer with candied pecans!!!

@medawson01 4 жыл бұрын

I'm making this for Thanksgiving dinner today. It is one of my favorite recipes. I add vanilla extract to the filling.

@food52 4 жыл бұрын

Let us know how you like it, Marguerite!

@medawson01 4 жыл бұрын

@@food52 It was delicious!

@cydkriletich6538 5 жыл бұрын

Big fan of Food52. This recipe looks like a piece of cake! ☺️

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cyd! Glad you enjoyed this Genius Recipe!

@lisac3393 5 жыл бұрын

I made this but with lemons. I followed the recipe quantities replacing only the limes with the lemons. Absolutely delicious. The cook used a spatula to lick the bowl clean instead of sticking her face in the bowl, because she had guests. I used my lasagna dish... 8-1/2 x 13-1/2 ... it was a bit too large, so to have a third layer of ritz crackers, I topped it with a layer of whipping cream (2 cups of cream) and sprinkled it with lemon sugar. I used the tsp of lemon zest added to 1 tablespoon of sugar. I will make this again for sure.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing, Lisa! Glad you and your guests enjoyed!

@judithlickona7721 5 жыл бұрын

I find the banter delightful.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this episode of "Genius Recipes," Judith!

@womanofsubstance8735 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Might be yummy. Will try it.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes!

@deniseascencio8642 5 жыл бұрын

This is actually a Mexican pie but made with Maria’s cookies. We make it all the time....

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Making it with Maria cookies sounds delicious too -- thanks Denise!

@jodenmucho 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I know it as Carlota. :D

@nd7647 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I was thinking the same thing! A Carlota de Limon So yummy

@antoinettegoodson7167 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you clarified the cultural origins!!🙌🏽 I want to try it out. 🙂

@carolinalomeli9128 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Traditional Mexican dessert made with Maria crackers.😋

@jjwells58 5 жыл бұрын

Looks very good...

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Minerva! Let us know if you try it!

@angelsmith9480 5 жыл бұрын

Well, I loved you both. I enjoyed the banter and low key, fun conversation. You were very relaxed and that let me relax:) Thank you!

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Angel -- so glad you enjoyed!

@valf156115 5 жыл бұрын

All I have to say is that kenji is a genius!

@hermeticbear 5 жыл бұрын

I think I need to try making this.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Let us know if you do!

@AmyJarrellbunnygirl 5 жыл бұрын

That's how my grandmother taught me to zest when I was a kid. She was really good at it though and it went quickly.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's great!

@sandrashaw6298 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great, and I can easily make it in my kitchenless apartment! No cooking required.

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

You go Sandra! Whip this up and impress your friends with a yummy no-bake dessert.

@annea.1765 5 жыл бұрын

"Oh, kay..so"..lol...can't wait to try this

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Let us know if you do, Anne!

@EpicVideoMaster11 2 жыл бұрын

Yum

@agnescleary2312 4 жыл бұрын

1.5 sleeves of saltine crackers crushed with 3 tbs. of sugar and enough butter to make it all clump together also works. And, btw, the reason you roll a lime or lemon on the table is to break down the cells in the citrus, thereby releasing the juice.

@saddletramp5000 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I'm making this.

4 жыл бұрын

I'll hv to try this Sounds delicious. I may add cookies and pineapple

@food52 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds delicious -- let us know if you try it, Florine!

@HBrawl-Stars 5 жыл бұрын

I always zest while camping😂!

@Maiasatara 3 жыл бұрын

Lines (the vast majority at least) do not have seeds. So while the juice up trick works for lemons, limes don’t need it. Which is good because a reamer is going to increase yield by a significant amount.

@mcw7892 4 жыл бұрын

Ooooh! So, is it sorta like key lime pie? That’s my favorite & I think I can make this vegan by using sweetened condensed coconut milk and canned coconut cream! Hellz yeah! 🙌🏻

@food52 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's similar to key lime pie! Let us know if you try it -- your vegan substitutions sound delicious!

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it turns out!

@cindyfrench3451 5 жыл бұрын

I have never even heard of this cake!

@pattedesco9603 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try it, looks delish. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything.....

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Pat! Let us know if you do try it!

@patriciaromanowski7100 5 жыл бұрын

pat tedesco I think I would add 16oz of cream cheese and a graham cracker crust instead! Yum

@carriecuch4998 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my! I just made this today & it’s DELICIOUS!!! I will definitely be making this again! Can I come work for Food52?!? 😉

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed, Carrie!

@mspussygalore 6 жыл бұрын

*I've seen where if you pop a lemon/lime in the microwave for a few seconds, it seems to free more juice.*

@debbiewhite9162 5 жыл бұрын

It does, I do it all the time

4 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks for the tip❤

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

And rolling it on the counter also helps to release more juice. Using a reamer and/or clamp juicer helps get the most out of each lemon or lime. Zest first and then squeeze the hell out of them!

@terrykobleck6529 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve made this a number of times and it only gets better by the third day, if it lasts that long. Add real whipped cream on the top. Cuts the sweetness

@celtdoggy 5 жыл бұрын

I want to try with savioardi and do it tiramisu style. I might dip the cookies in slightly sweetened green tea.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds delicious! Let us know how it turns out!

@Pikadb8815 3 жыл бұрын

finally, someone using a lemon juicer!!

@karinyaboriskova441 4 жыл бұрын

Warm the limes in the micro a little bit and the juices will GUSH out when squeezed!

@food52 4 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip -- thanks!

@Appaddict01 5 жыл бұрын

Graham crackers would probably work well. Then it’s basically a key lime pie.

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great suggestion -- thanks!

@Beachdudeca 5 жыл бұрын

Appaddict01 , or just go Saltine for an Atlantic Beach Pie

@mariannesouza8326 5 жыл бұрын

Appaddict01 Yes! I just can’t imagine eating Ritz in a dessert.

@Beachdudeca 5 жыл бұрын

@@mariannesouza8326 , flip it to Saltines ,, with Butter and Sugar added , it makes a better crust

@dedemccoy 5 жыл бұрын

Appaddict01 I’ve tried it with Teddy Grahams and with animal crackers. YUM.

@MC-gt6yp 5 жыл бұрын

Soak limes in hot water possibly after zesting so as to get more juice. Plus if you cuts the cheeks off all sides you can squeeze more juice without a juicer

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

These are great tips -- thanks!

@jgilpinj 3 жыл бұрын

Other acidic fruit juice should cause the same thickening reaction? I'm thinking of a cup of blackberry juice, with juice of one lime added to it?

@FrostyJava 3 жыл бұрын

My sister made this for a family get-together...Be warned, this is HIGHLY addictive.

@lisac3393 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, looks delicious. Can I replace the limes with lemons ?

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, great question! Yes, per a comment Kristen left on the recipe page: "Yes, it should, but you might want to taste after you've whisked it all together to make sure it tastes like a good balance of tangy and sweet to you (I bet it will)."

@kate8160 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice recipe, I made it and everyone loved it a lot 👍

@maralerivero22 6 жыл бұрын

I think is -María Crackers- 💛💛💛💛

@krissypoooh 5 жыл бұрын

I think i need a Microplane. Is this really necessary for a yummy life?

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristin, great question! It's certainly not necessary, but it does make a number of dishes easier/more delicious :)

@lillianliber1798 5 жыл бұрын

You can use a cheese grater too

@sandrashaw6298 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a very useful tool. You can grate garlic, ginger, nutmeg, citrus zest, etc. It cleans easily, stays sharp for a long time...

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

I got one and it changed my life! I use it more than I thought I would. My favorite use for it is grating fresh parmesan cheese on to pasta dishes. I used to buy the powder kind but never again! There is nothing like fresh grated Parmesan on my pasta primavera. Worth investing in for sure.

@prezo2677 4 жыл бұрын

I tried your recipe and I came to the conclusion that this might be a great hack to make a soft tangy pineapple cake. How one may ask just add pineapple chunks

@MR-ki8ud 5 жыл бұрын

You two are hilarious!!😂🤣👍. Looks very interesting. Curious how it will taste!

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Let us know if you try the lime cracker pie!

@bobbys6945 5 жыл бұрын

Took too long to land this plane. Had to bail early.

@Lantanana 5 жыл бұрын

Using the gear icon in the lower right corner, I sped it way up...

@Brainhoneywalker 4 жыл бұрын

Bobby J S-Abilo It is so good, Bobby. It was worth a hostage situation. Please make it. It is easy as hell, but use snack crackers . A tablespoon of St. Germaine will do the dealio.

@mariannesouza8326 3 жыл бұрын

I know I’m going to love this, but I’m going to make individual servings. I have about 20 Cup-size Pyrex glass dishes.

@meoslws 5 жыл бұрын

This video was slightly annoying but I made this recipe today and it's really good! It's impossible to mess this up because it's so easy. Just click the link to the full recipe and skip this video.

@supercarolita81 5 жыл бұрын

OMG WITH DUCALES!!!!!!

@nazeeham354 4 жыл бұрын

what can i use instead of ritz?

@chancebronson9375 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings , can someone tell me the brand of the white cassarole - Dutch ovens on the back shelf? Thanks...

@juliegogo2941 3 жыл бұрын

You to are funny together.. thanks

@marifelarazabal7596 3 жыл бұрын

Can i use yellow lemon? since its hard to find green lemon

@miss_m_yt 3 жыл бұрын

Can the lime be substituted with lemon?

@kieshawilliams1187 5 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions on how to make this dairy free?

@amirr2259 4 жыл бұрын

Wait , it is a nice recipce but do you bake it or not r place it in the fridge to chill?

@eduardocampos5739 4 жыл бұрын

In Mexico we use “galletas María” brand.

@food52 4 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip -- thanks for sharing, Eduardo!

@Tberger9 3 жыл бұрын

Claro!

@crabstick250 5 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of using Maria cookies instead of Ritz. How abt graham crackers?

@mrsaye499 5 жыл бұрын

what cookies did he say were his favorite at the beginning?

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

I think Graham crackers would be just as good if not better than Ritz. Try it and let us know how it turns out.

@RandallJT84 4 жыл бұрын

5:06 "Oh man, it's so thick" That's what she actually said.. LOL!

@Eyesofmars2040 5 жыл бұрын

Wow the comments are pretty mean on this video

@Mimzy-qu3yc 5 жыл бұрын

Laura Martian People are becoming meaner and meaner, about the most basic stuff!

@pikupstiks 4 жыл бұрын

Yes the comments are mean. It surprised me when I looked at them because I enjoyed the video.

@MoreChannelNoise 4 жыл бұрын

I know, I got angry then I found out where one of them lives so went round to their house, tied them up and read the full works of Shakespeare to them.

@bridgettarvin5626 4 жыл бұрын

They sure are, totally agreed!

@lizzyyoder4257 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was totally bumming me out. I'm glad you mentioned it. Why make the effort to write something mean-spirited? It's a recipe video! Jeez.

@trilby5546 8 ай бұрын

A key line pie?⭐️👍

@JasonSmith-qx3zh 5 жыл бұрын

I would use square are round butter cookie but I'm weirder like that!

@reemclaughlin4260 5 жыл бұрын

No, that sounds even better! I’m going to try them. ✌🏼😉

@singe0diabolique 4 жыл бұрын

#1 can I use lemon instead? (I get them free) #2 will I lose points if I use graham crackers instead?

@Heidishereandthere 5 жыл бұрын

B.S. blabbering ends at 4:27, and the actual recipe starts at 4:28...

@moonbladem 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heidi T! The incessant, unfunny yakking was making me nod off at my desk.

@illuzeweb 4 жыл бұрын

Thx

@Luna.3.3.3 3 жыл бұрын

🙄 ya... no kidding. 1 minute dessert cluttered with zesting with a fork and how to juice a freakin' lime

@mariannesouza8326 3 жыл бұрын

Heidi T. Thank you! 😂👍🏼

@mariannesouza8326 3 жыл бұрын

Luna 333 😂

@permieforlife 4 жыл бұрын

Would crushed cracker crumbs on top be good?

@food52 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds delicious, Laura -- let us know if you try it!

@garysnyder6390 5 жыл бұрын

That's it ?...Whats the Mexican name for this? Mix heavy cream with citrus juice and freeze for citrus pudding...Yea !

@arthurfilemon6038 3 жыл бұрын

Use maria cookies or digestive cookies... Yummmmmmmmmm

@sunnydaysatl 5 жыл бұрын

I zest the same way

@nrag5439 5 жыл бұрын

Made this today. Followed recipe exactly. It was too sweet to eat more than a spoonful at a time. Easy to put together though

@fountain855 5 жыл бұрын

Would adding softened cream cheese upset the balance of the dish?

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Meredith, great question! We haven't tried it that way, but let us know if you do!

@yolandafonseca5900 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the name of the Colombian style crackers she's talking about Thank you

@lizzimae12 5 жыл бұрын

Ducales

@lineofrose88 9 ай бұрын

Can someone please tell me, are Ritz crackers sweet or salty?

@yolandafonseca5900 5 жыл бұрын

Okay I just found out there galletas Maria's next time you're looking for them going to Spanish Isle

@carolinalomeli9128 3 жыл бұрын

Aldi sells a roll of Maria's for .49 cents.

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

They also have them at the 99 cents store. I've found them as little as three sleeves for a dollar which is way cheap. And if you've never tried them Nutella, you need to. So yummy.

@gramgramme8310 3 жыл бұрын

Freeze or frig???

@ruththomson5810 14 күн бұрын

I love this recipe. It's quick, creamy, and tart. I changed it just a bit by using 1 cup of heavy cream and 8 Oz of cream cheese with 3/4 cup of lime juice. I would love to hear what you think of these changes.

@epiccollision 3 жыл бұрын

Lime seeds???

@clacicle 5 жыл бұрын

This sort of looks Tiramisu like.

@luvtravel6207 5 жыл бұрын

Mexicans have been making this forever 😏it’s called a Carlotta and they use Maria cookies and delicious canned peaches and strawberries

@liveandletlive7152 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds yummy

@food52 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds delicious -- thanks for sharing!

@timwagner6963 3 жыл бұрын

Is this Atlantic Beach Pie?

@avguy2006 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you could substitute tortilla chips vs crackers?

@sharon94503 Жыл бұрын

I think it would turn gummy from the oils in the tortillas, but hey....report back on your findings!

@elianaselzer5785 5 жыл бұрын

I have now seen the same recipe on a total of 10 different KZfaq channels. Everybody claims it’s “theirs”.

@DeeDeeCatMom 3 жыл бұрын

It's also a very popular dish across Spanish speaking Americas, so really, it's an imported dish. Carlota de Limon.

@BYEgime 5 жыл бұрын

omg people complaining on the comments need to chill for 12 to 24 hrs like this pie. this is a cute video, relax a bit

4 жыл бұрын

IKR....just ridiculous DONT MAKE THE PIE FOLKS...GEESH

@weeverob 3 жыл бұрын

Make a mock apple pie with Ritz, a depression favorite

@ML-xh6rd 3 жыл бұрын

I could see that being tasty. The saltiness of the Ritz with the sweet of the apple filling.

@weeverob 3 жыл бұрын

M L 100% Ritz, sans apples, hence, mock

@silog21 3 жыл бұрын

AHA. So this is why this lemon cake pie is so familiar. Kenji's wife is Colombian, so it means this elegant stuff is based off the famous condensed milk/lime/cracker every single tía ever makes here.