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Sunday, March 31, 2013

#Dairyfree Key Lime Meringue Bliss for #SundaySupper

Are you ready for another exciting #SundaySupper? Can you guess the theme this week? Maybe? A little?  Okay I will not keep you in suspense any longer it is the them is Citrus, yes Citrus do you know how versatile it is?

This week's Citrus event is hosted by my friend Jen of Juanita's Cocina - she has been my amazing  #SundaySupper mentor.  Oh, and you must visit her amazing blog.

Now let me tell you about my dish.  There is a story to it... I originally envisioned Blood Orange Bars and they turned out good, the family liked them but to me they just lacked the citrus kick {probably should have added some lemon or lime to it}.  Here take a look...

So my next thought - I like love Key Limes - Key Lime Bars with Meringue....they did not turn out as "Bars" but are so super delicious. I needed a new name...I brought the dessert to dinner at our friends Larissa and Martin  - we all agreed that it does not qualify as "bar" and Larissa called them "Melange". But but but that is not the title, yes right...."Melange" was not understood and my friend Renee helped me to call it "Bliss".  Thank you, Renee!  And yes,  that is fitting perfectly because this dessert is absolute Key Lime Bliss without any dairy.  Here it is and yes it is absolutely not photogenic...but oh so yummy...

Yes, you read that one right - usually Key Lime desserts all use condensed milk which always is from the cow, but I made it with Vegan Condensed Milk I made from Soy.  Remember my Adventures in Caramel?  That is when I first introduced you to Vegan Condensed Milk and let me tell you, it works like a charm.  Perfect....here is the recipe...

 Vegan Condensed Milk - recipe by the VeganWolf 
  • 3/4 C Dry Soy Milk Powder {I used "Better than Milk"}
  • 3/4 C Water
  • 6 Tbl Earth Balance {or another Vegan Margarine}
  • 1/2 C Sugar
  • Pinch of salt
1. Mix Soy Milk Powder with Water; bring mixture to a boil
2. Melt margarine in a pan. When melted add,
3. sugar stirring it constantly until it begins to melt, then add
4. Soy Milk Mixture {step 1} and a pinch of salt.  Stir and bring to a 
   rolling boil. Boil for about 5 minutes.

Let it cool down and store in fridge {covered}.

 Dairyfree Key Lime Meringue Bliss
Crust
  • 1-1/4 C flour
  •     1/3 C sugar
  •      1   tsp grated Key Lime zest
  •     1/8 tsp salt
  •     1    stick Earth Balance cut into pieces
***Preheat oven to 400F***
  1. mix all of the dry ingredients together, 
  2.  add Earth Balance to the dry ingredients and mix into the dough.  It will all come together
  3. press the dough into a baking dish you plan to use and poke holes into the dough with a fork.  
  4. Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour before baking
  5. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden


 Filling
    Dairyfree Key Lime Meringue Bliss
  • 15 oz. Vegan Condensed Milk {see above}
  • 1 lb. of Key Limes juiced
  • 1 Tbl    Key Lime zest
  • 4 egg yolks {reserve the egg whites for the meringue}
  1. Mix all of the ingredients together until they are blended well
  2. Pour into the baked {and cooled off} crust.
  3. Bake at 325F for about 25 minutes -> go to step 1 of Finish
Meringue
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 C of sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp Key Lime juice
  1. Place egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer.  Turn on high add pinch of salt and lim juice beat until the egg whites are getting firm and forming peaks
  2. Slowly add the sugar to the egg whites and beat until firm peaks form
Finish
  1. Carefully, and lightly spread meringue over the baked Key Lime dessert
  2. Using a spoon, scoop  remaining meringue on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 
  3. Bake at 325F for another 20 minutes, or until meringue is firm

As you saw, the Key Lime Meringue Bliss is not very photogenic, but take a look at the individual Meringue...

Meringue

Thank you, Larissa for this awesome picture :)

Now please do not go just yet...check out all these amazing citrus recipes....
Better with Citrus Breakfasts:
Big On Citrus Breads & Condiments:
Make You Pucker Salads, Sides, & Main Dishes:
Sour Citrusy Sweets & Desserts:
Sour Sips & Drinks:
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Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
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