It’s sweet, tart, and a little unexpected.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

There are people who make the same Thanksgiving pies every year.

One we were surprised to learn about is Key lime pie.

Heavenly Key Lime Pie

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

And no, it’s not just happening in Florida.

So we were surprised to learn that online search for Key lime pie recipes spikes around Thanksgiving.

And the more we thought about it, the more it made sense.

Heavenly Key Lime Pie

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Thegraham crackercrust is much simpler to make than a traditional piecrust.

The filling is equally as easy.

It only has four ingredients and is simply whisked together.

Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

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Once cooled, the pie needs to be chilled so that set.

This is a feature not a bug.