Key lime pie in tin
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The Subtle Ingredient Addition For The Best Key Lime Pie Ever
BY ANNA STAROPOLI
For your next key lime pie, try adding cinnamon to your graham cracker base. Cinnamon increases the complexity, adding a nuanced flavor that complements your key lime filling.
Opt for just a fraction of a teaspoon of cinnamon in your pie crust, so you don't overwhelm the citrus flavor. Anywhere between ⅛ and ¼ of a teaspoon should be more than enough.
For a less scientific measure, add just a pinch of the spice. You want ground cinnamon to complement your pie, rather than become the pie's central flavor.
You can skip the cinnamon by purchasing pre-made cinnamon graham crackers, which already do the job for you. Cinnamon may very well be the missing key to your ideal key lime pie.