Quick & Easy Lime Curd Sugar Cookie Pie

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Once upon a time, I didn’t like citrus desserts until I tried a kumquat pie. After that decadent slice of homemade kumquat pie, it was over. I made and tried every citrus dessert that I could get my hands on. To be completely straight forward, it wasn’t so much that I didn’t like citrus desserts, as I hadn’t actually tried any citrus desserts before that kumquat pie. Citrus desserts scared me. I know, I know, I agree, being scared of a citrus dessert is illogical. For whatever reason it took that tiny grape-like citrus fruit, to finally change my mind and help me face my fear. These quick and easy lime curd sugar cookie pies can be whipped up with about 15 minutes of actual work.

Last week I shared about the magical powers of curd when I made the lemon curd poppy seed tarts. Here’s the thing, when curd is chilled, it firms up quite a bit and it becomes much like a pie filling and golly, it’s good. The texture of curd is absolutely delightful and I recommend taking the time to not only savor the flavor, but to savor the texture too. Citrus desserts are perfect for summer, they make you feel as if you’re somewhere tropical with a view and you can imagine that you’re actually cool. Despite the fact that it’s 101F and 5000% humidity outside, citrus has the power to turn down the outdoor thermostat.

There are many brands of curd that you can buy, but my favorite is Tiptree. I love Tiptree’s preserves and their curds because they are bursting with flavor. I also love Tiptree’s jars, including their lids as they are just gorgeous with their vintage vibe. I can keep my stash of Tiptree displayed in my open cabinet and it almost looks like I have a collection of antique crocks! Tiptree is a British brand, so I generally order it online and it can easily be found at a number of online retailers.

Once you get the easy peasy sugar cookie shells made, these sugar cookie lime pies are a breeze to make! I personally love this as a twist on sugar cookies, but you can also use mini premade pie shells. As we begin to wind down the sweltering summer months, don’t wish them away, make yourself a batch of quick and easy lime curd sugar cookie pies.

Try your hand at making this quick & easy key lime curd sugar cookie pie recipe.

Quick & Easy Lime Curd Sugar Cookie Pie

Simple & zesty lime curd sugar cookie pie recipe to cool down during summer.
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Equipment

  • Mini tart pands (I like the kind with the bottoms that pop out, for easy removal)

Ingredients  

  • 16 oz Premade sugar cookie dough
  • 3/4 C All Purpose Flour
  • 11 oz Jar of lime curd
  • Whipped cream for garnish
  • Candied limes optional
  • Lime Zest optional

Instructions 

  • Add the sugar cookie dough and flour to a stand mixer and use the paddle attachment to mix together. Sugar cookie dough may crumbly and loose.
  • Press dough back together with hands and roll out to about 1/4" to 1/2" thick.
  • Use tart pan to cut out cookie dough to fit into the tart pan.
  • Press sugar cookie dough into tart pan, making sure to cover all of the inside of the pan.
  • Bake according to your sugar cookie package directions.
  • Once baked, allow to cool and remove from pan.
  • Fill sugar cookie tarts with lime curd and place in the fridge to chill for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve with whipped cream, lime zest and or candied limes.
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