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Creamy Key Lime Pudding Recipe

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This Creamy Key Lime Pudding is a luscious, tangy dessert perfect for lime lovers. Combining smooth milk and sugar with the zesty brightness of fresh Key lime juice, this pudding offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Finished with a light topping of whipped cream, it’s a refreshing treat that’s simple to make and delightful to enjoy chilled.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps to ensure even cooking.
  2. Cook until thickened: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and scorching, until it thickens and begins to bubble gently, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Incorporate lime juice: Remove the pudding from heat and stir in the fresh Key lime juice thoroughly to combine the tart citrus flavor into the creamy base.
  4. Chill the pudding: Transfer the pudding into serving dishes and cover them with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until well chilled and set.
  5. Serve with whipped cream: Before serving, top each pudding with a generous dollop of whipped cream to add a light and airy contrast to the tangy pudding.

Notes

  • Use fresh Key lime juice for the authentic flavor; bottled lime juice can alter the taste.
  • To avoid lumps, mix cornstarch thoroughly with sugar before adding to milk.
  • For a more intense lime flavor, zest a teaspoon of Key lime peel into the pudding while cooking.
  • Make sure to stir constantly while cooking to prevent the pudding from burning at the bottom.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.

Keywords: Key lime pudding, creamy lime dessert, lime pudding recipe, easy pudding, citrus dessert

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