Today on Food on Fridays we look at a dessert that’s commonly found here in Florida: Key Lime Pie.

For those who are unfamiliar with key limes, their name might imply that they are green, but in fact they are yellow (like a lemon). Except they don’t taste like a lemon — nor a lime, but rather something in between. It’s typical in the U.S. , particularly here in Florida, to make them into a creamy pie.  The particular serving style,  with a dollop or more of whipped cream, and topped with berries or not, is up to the establishment, as we’ve had all manners of it around here. Here’s a photo of one of the better ones we tried:

Key Lime Pie

While that photo shows a slice of one of the better restaurant ones we’ve had the past couple of months, the best one we’ve had by far was made by my sister-in-law — thanks, D—, for making it!! We were too busy enjoying it to take a photo of it, though.

But even without always remembering to take a photo, we have tried to be diligent about seeking out key lime pie to sample while we’re here in Florida. Research for the blog, you understand.

After all, it can’t always be about doughnuts.