I really wanted to like this pie. I love Dorie’s idea of having a coconut cream layer below the lime custard. And I love meringue pies. But the flavors all together just didn’t make me swoon. Maybe it’s because I felt harried and the baking gods weren’t looking kindly on me that day.
I halved the recipe and made three little pies. I had all of the ingredients – except graham crackers or anything like them, and there was no time to go to the store. So I used my usual pâte brisée, which was good, but I’d like to try the recipe with the graham cracker crust (and maybe some chopped macadamia nuts).
À la prochaine!

15 Comments
May 14, 2008 at 2:48 am
I kind of felt the same way. I find myself now still wanting to make a Key lime pie, but this time without the coconut!
May 14, 2008 at 3:16 am
even though not your favorite, your mini pie still looks great! love that stiff peak!
May 14, 2008 at 3:58 am
Nice job! Macadamia nuts would be brilliant in this!
May 14, 2008 at 5:41 am
Ooohh…a macadamia nut crust would be yummy!
May 14, 2008 at 11:32 am
Such a cute little tartlet! I love the swirl of meringue and the idea about macadamia nuts!
May 14, 2008 at 11:35 am
I love the little curl at the top of the meringue!
May 14, 2008 at 12:34 pm
It looks very good; I’m sorry you didn’t like it!
May 14, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Your mini pie looks adorable! I think your crust combo sounds very tasty but do hope you try it again with your other ideas. Great job!
May 14, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Oh this pie looks so appetizing, I could just bite into the screen.
Ulrike from Küchenlatein
May 14, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Adorable little pie. The meringue curl is so cute!
Clara @ I♥food4thought
May 14, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Sorry you didn’t care for it, but your mini-pie is so cute!
May 15, 2008 at 12:55 am
Ooh, we did the same (three mini pies). I love your tins! Turned out great!
May 15, 2008 at 3:33 pm
You can’t call yours a Florida Pie anymore. That curl makes it a Kewpie Pie! Wanna take it and put it on a knick knack shelf. It’s adorable!
May 16, 2008 at 8:54 am
Looks lovely though! What a shame you weren’t keen! Hx
May 17, 2008 at 2:34 am
now that’s how i wanted MY meringue to look! your pie looks great, sorry you didn’t enjoy the taste so much