Florida Key Lime pie is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and immediately takes you to the sunny shores of Florida. With it’s slightly tart lime flavor, smooth texture and delicious graham cracker crust, this iconic dessert has become synonymous with the Florida Keys.

There are quite a few variations to this delicious treat but one of my favorites can be found at Kermit’s Key Key Lime Shop, located at 200 Elizabeth Street in Key West, Florida. This is one of four locations with a second shop on Duval Street also in Key West, another in Deland, Florida and a fourth shop in Charleston, South Carolina. Kermit’s offers a variety of Key Lime items including candies, sauces, seasonings, cookies, jams and of course the pie to name a few. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend stopping at one of the locations!

Who invented this delicious dessert? The exact origin is still shrouded in mystery to this day. It’s widely believed that the pie was first created in the late 19th or early 20th century. One theory is it was a botonist named Jack Simmons. Another theory is it was invented by a sponge fisherman in the Florida Keys who used readily available ingredients which were easily preserved to make the pie. The ingredients included condensed milk, egg yolks, and Key limes and it was a delicious dessert for sailors. And yet a third theory gives credit to “Aunt Sally” who lived in the Key West area and was the cook for Florida’s first millionaire, William Curry who popularized the dessert in the late 1800’s.

Regardless of it’s exact origins, Key Lime Pie is an iconic part of Florida’s culinary heritage which is loved by locals and visitors alike for it’s tangy flavor and creamy texture. So, whether you’re indulging in a slice at a local bakery or trying your hand at making one at home, be prepared to savor every last bite of this timeless classic.

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“Key Lime Pie: A slice of Florida sunshine in every bite!” ~Unknown