Frequently Asked Questions about Key West
Archive-name: music/jimmy-buffet/key-west
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[IMAGE] KEY WEST, FL
Frequently Asked Questions w/ Answers
Nov 14, 1994
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Table of Contents
1. -- Welcome and General Information
2. -- Key West, an Overview
* Where is Key West?
* How big is Key West?
* What is the population of Key West?
* What is the Conch Republic?
* What is Cayo Hueso?
3. -- JB and his activities in the Keys
* Where is Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe?
* What's Margaritaville's food like?
* Does Jimmy live in the Keys?
* What is the Coconut Telegraph?
* How do I reach the Coconut Telegraph?
4. -- Visiting the Keys
* Is Key West a Resort?
* Where is a Good/Cheap place to stay?
* What should I do while I am in the Keys?
* Besides JB, who are some other celebrities in Key West?
* What/When is Fantasy Fest?
5. -- Important Addresses and Numbers
6. -- Key Limes and Key Lime Pies
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1. Welcome and General Information
This FAQ is published every two weeks in alt.fan.jimmy-buffett,
alt.answers
and news.answers.
This FAQ was written to answer the frequent questions regarding
about Key
West, Florida that
appear in NetNews postings. The intent of this article is to
provide
accurate information
regarding the Keys. This FAQ is available from rtfm.mit.edu. WWW
users can
point their favorite
viewer to: The Key West FAQ Page which is part of a good collection
of
Jimmy Buffett Web pages.
This FAQ makes no attempt to answer questions regarding JB or his
music.
For answers to those
questions, see the FAQ titled "alt.fan.jimmy-buffett" Part 1 and
Part 2.
They are posted to
alt.fan.jimmy-buffett about once a month.
Disclaimer
I'm not paid by anyone listed below to promote them. I am not
attempting to
market or advertise
any establishment listed in this FAQ. I will try to keep this
information
as accurate as
possible; however, information does change from time to time, and I
can't
be responsible for
errors that may occure. Please send any corrections or comments to
rwm@mpgn.com. Questions
regarding the recipies at the end should be directed to
21329KAD@msu.edu.
Fins Up!
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the net effect is an
overall ASCII different look.
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2. Key West, an Overview
Where is Key West?
Key West is the last island in a chain of islands extending
southwest of
Miami FL that one can
drive to. Key West is 159 miles SW of Miami and 90 miles north of
Havana.
To get to Key West,
upon arriving at Miami, jump on US1 south, and drive!!! Optionally,
you
could fly into Key West
International Airport (EYW). It is serviced by Comair:The Delta
Connection,
USAir Express, and
American Eagle. Key West is further south than Nassau, Bahamas.
(BTW: Key
West, FL 24.5 N 82.8 W
for those with GPS's).
How big is Key West?
The island is quoted by several sources as being either a 1 mi X 3
mi
island, or 2x4, or 3x5. The
differences vary depending on if some adjacent islands are
included, such
as Stock Island,
Fleming Key, and Dredgers Key.
What is the population of Key West?
Just as the size of the island changes, so does the population. The
1990
Census listed the
population of the City of Key West as 24,832. The population for
the entire
Keys (not all of
Monroe county) is listed as 78,024. (Source: Key West Citizen --
Florida
Keys Almanac, August
1994 derived from the 1990 Census).
What is the Conch Republic?
In 1982, the US Border Patrol placed a road block on US1 just
before one
crosses over into Key
Largo for the purpose of catching drug traffic, illegal aliens,
etc.
Traffic jams to and from the
Keys built up in large proportions. Tourism basically died off.
Several
folks got together and
formed the nation of "The Conch Republic", and seceded from the
Union. The
Conch Republic
instantly surrendered to the United States and requested $1 Million
in
foreign Aid. The publicity
stunt was successful in ending the road blocks. But to not let a
good thing
end. The Conch
Republic Flag still flies in the skies above the Keys. Conch
Republic
passports are also issued.
What is Cayo Hueso?
Cayo Hueso is Spanish for "Island of Bones". When Ponce de Leon
first
arrived at Key West, the
island was littered with bones from the Indians who had lived here.
The
term "Key" is most likely
an Anglicization of Cayo. It isn't clear if "West" is derived from
Hueso
(pronounced way-so) or
if the term "West" has to do with the geographical location of Key
West.
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3. JB and his activities in the Keys
Where is Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe?
Jimmy Buffett's Margritaville Cafe & Gift Shop
500 Duval St.
Key West, FL 33040
Drive down US1 until you get to Key West, turn right (staying on
US1 on
Roosevelt Blvd., which
will eventually turn into Truman Ave. Turn right on Duval (after
passing
MM1). Then go about 5
blocks. The Cafe/Store will be on your left.
What's the food like?
As with any restaurant, they have their specialties, and their
weaknesses.
They have their good
days and their bad. If you are a Buffett fan, then you have to go
there
just out of principle.
Main menu attraction: "Cheese Burger in Paradise"
Does Jimmy live in the Keys?
He owns a house in Key West, however his primary residence is
reported to
be split between
Nashville, TN and West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the Coconut Telegraph?
The Coconut Telegraph is the official News Letter for JB. You can
subscribe
to it by writing or
calling. There is a small fee, but like any thing else the terms
are
subject to change.
How do I reach the Coconut Telegraph?
The Coconut Telegraph
424 Fleming St.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-8402
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4. Visiting the Keys
Before I start answering these questions, there is a small amount
of
commentary that must be
stated. Key West, and the Keys are a most wonderful place. They are
so
wonderful because of the
natural habitat of the area.
[Rob places a soap box out on the deck, and stands up on it. He
clears his
throat, and begins to
speak in his best TV Evangelist voice. As the sound waves approach
your
ears, you remember that
a shark fin holding two beer cans is strapped to his head!]
Our Coral Reef is one of the best on the planet to explore, but it
is very
fragile. Just touching
the reef can cause measurable damage to the local ecological
system.
Captains and boat owners who
run their boats around on the reef pay enormous fines for the
damages.
Respect the reef, the
coral and other life out there.
Throwing trash in our waters is even more damaging. Large fines are
assessed to those caught
littering the ocean. The fish you eat is caught in our local
waters.
Remember that before you let
a friend toss a piece of trash into the water.
As you drive through the Keys, remember that many endangered and
protected
species live here. The
most noticeable is the Key Deer. When you approach Big Pine, speed
limits
drop and they are
STRICTLY ENFORCED. You would really hate to spend your vacation in
our
jails for hitting one
of the deer. As a side note, even at the speed limits, driving
through Big
Pine requires care. I
was driving the required 25 MPH or less, when I rounded one curve.
Two Key
Deer were standing in
the median. I slowed down, but as I passed the deer, one bolted.
Luckily
for me, the doe bolted
the other way. Even though I was obeying the law, it could have all
been
over in the bat of an
eye!
Enough of the commentary!!!!!
[Rob gets off of the soap-box, places it in a safe place, sips his
Margarita, and continues to
field questions]
Is Key West a Resort?
No! Hilton Head Is. SC is a resort. Key West is a small town where
people
work and live. People
are born here, and live here all their lives. There are schools,
and car
dealers, and other
things that a small town would have. Key West's main industry is
tourisim,
but the island is not
littered with time-shares and golf-courses. It is a peaceful sub-
tropical
fishing village.
Where is a Good/Cheap place to stay?
There are too many places and they change their rates too often to
keep
track of. The best bet is
to get a AAA Tour Book of Florida or call the Key West Chamber of
Commerce
(305-294-2587). There
is an 800 number that one can call (800) FLA-KEYS. It is reported
to be the
Chamber of Commerce,
possibly out of Key Largo, that provides information on all the
Keys.
What should I do while I am in the Keys?
In a David Letterman Style Top 10 List:
10. Rent a bike and ride around the island.
9. Visit the various museums and touristy places, such as Mel
Fisher's,
The Key West Lighthouse, East & West Martello Forts, Fort
Jefferson,
Fort Zachary Taylor, etc.
8. Bake at the Beach During the day/Party your brains out at
night on
Duval Street.
7. Jet Ski/Wave Runner/ParaSail/WindSurf or other similar
activities.
6. Visit famous spots, such as Margaritaville Cafe, Kelly's
(Kelly
McGillis' place), Sloppy Joes, Hemmingway House, Audubon
house, etc.
5. Take either the Conch Tour Train or Old Town Trolley Tour.
4. Go Deep Sea Fishing or take another cruise/party boat.
(Please support "Catch and Release". If your not going to eat
it,
let it go!!)
3. Scuba/Snorkel at the Reef
(Look, don't touch!!!!)
2. Sunset at Mallory Square
(This is an ABSOLUTE MUST!! You miss this, you've missed Key
West,
and best of all.... It's Free!!!!!)
1. Rest and Relax.
No matter what you do, when you get here, park your car, and rent a
a
Scooter or bicycle. There
is little or no parking downtown, and parking can even be hard to
find at
the beaches. You will
get where you are going just as fast, and you won't have parking
problems.
Besides JB, who are some other celebrities in Key West? (and the
Keys)
Since I suspect that famous people like privacy, addresses will be
given
out. Besides JB, Kelly
McGillis owns a restaurant called Kelly's. Madonna supposedly owns
property
in Key West. Dennis
Conner's "Stars and Stripes" runs daily cruises out of Lands End
Marina.
Dan Marino is trying to
bring a sports bar to Key West. Other famous people include Boog
Powell,
Kurt Russell & Goldie
Hawn, Jim Neighbors, and John Hersey.
What/When is Fantasy Fest?
Fantasy Fest is an annual festival held in the streets and
establishments
of Key West. The
Festival is best described as Key West's Mardi Gras. There are
parades,
wild costumes (to no
costumes), music, dancing in the streets and so on. Fantasy Fest is
held
the last week of
October, with the main events happening on Friday and Saturday of
Halloween
Week. Each year the
Fest has a theme. The 1994 Fantasy Fest was held Oct 24 - Oct 30.
The 1994
theme is "Mystical
Myths and Twisted Tales". The 1995 theme is "Tinseltown Dreams ...
Lights,
Camera, Fantasy" which
should produce quite an show.
The 1994 Fantasy Fest lived up to everyone's expectations. Most all
the
restrictions placed on
the 1993 Fest was lifted for this years festival. The estimate for
the
Rolling Rock Twilight
Fantasy Parade was over 55,000 people lining Duval and Whitehead.
The crowd
was the densest
between Sloppy Joe's and Maragritaville with some locations so
packed with
people that the float
that I was walking with had trouble getting down the street.
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5. Important Addresses and Phone Numbers
The Key West Chamber of Commerce
Old Mallory Square
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-2587
(800) FLA-KEYS (maybe Key Largo, but covers all the Keys)
The Key West Citizen (Newspaper)
3420 Northside Dr.
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Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-6641
6. Key Lime Pie Recipes
Q. Is there a recipe for Key Lime Pies?
A. Oh yea!!! Thanks to Kim Dyer (21329KAD@msu.edu) for her efforts
in
collecting these recipes.
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(Editor's comment: I would REALLY recommend calling Key West Aloe
telephone +1 305 294 5592 or 800-327-5866 and ordering some juice
if you can't find it locally and you want to do this RIGHT. And
if you are actually IN the keys, you can occasionally buy REAL Key
Limes from people selling them along the roadside. They look like
small, unhealthy lemons ... but taste WONDERFUL. In a pinch you
can
use a mixture of 1/2 lemon juice 1/2 lime juice. Not as good, but
better then straight lime juice.)
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Low-Fat Key Lime Pie
1 can Low Fat Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 small container EggBeaters (2 eggs worth)
1/2 cup key lime juice
unbaked pie shell
Combine EggBeaters and the condensed milk. Slowly add the
key lime juice. Pour into prebaked pie shell. Bake at 400
degrees for 10 minutes.
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Key West Power Squadron Key Lime Pie
1/3 - 1/2 cup key lime juice
4 eggs separated
1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
9 inch pie shell (pre-baked or graham cracker)
Combine milk and egg yolks. Beat with electric mixer at low
speed. Slowly add lime juice and continue beating until well
blended. Pour into pie shell. May top with meringue or
whipped cream and a little grated lime rind.
Refrigerate overnight
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Key West Power Squadron - no egg Key Lime Pie
1 can condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice (approx.)
8 oz cream cheese
12 oz cool whip
2 prepared pie shells (pre-baked or graham cracker)
Blend milk and cream cheese until smooth. Add lime juice and
mix thoroughly. Add thawed cool whip. Pour into two pie shells.
Garnish with grated lime rind. Refrigerate 6 hours
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Key West Woman's Club Heavenly Lime Pie
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
4 eggs, separated
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup key lime juice
1 pint whipping cream
Preheat oven of 275 degrees. Grease 9 inch pie tin. Mix 1 cup
sugar and cream of tartar. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add
sugar mixture and beat until blended. Spread mixture in pan.
Bake in middle of the over for 1 hour. Cool. Beat egg yolks
slightly with 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and salt. Cook over
boiling water until very thick. Cool. Whip cream and fold
half of it into the lime mixture. spread in shell. spread
remaining cream over top. Chill for 12 hours.
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Key West Women's Club Key Lime Pie Supreme
1 pound butter
4 cups sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
12 whole eggs
12 separated eggs
2 cups key lime juice
4 baked 9" pie shells
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream the butter and 4 cups of
sugar.
Add 12 whole eggs and 12 egg yolks, 1 at a time. beat until
smooth.
Add the lime juice. place mixture in pie shells. Bake 30-35
minutes
until filling is firm.
To make meringue, beat 12 room temperature egg whites with 2 table
spoons of sugar until stiff peaks form. Heap on pies and return
to
oven until brown.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #1)
A. The Pie Crust.
For 9" crust
1 Cup Flour (Wondra if possible)
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup & 1 tbls crisco
mix together then add 3 tbls cold water
keep mixing
roll out dough on floured board, put in pie pan bake at pre heated
375
degree oven for 10 mins or until slightly brown
B. The Filling
1 1/2 cups sugar
Juice (Not from bottle) from 1 1/2 limes (Key Limes if possible)
grate out side skin of one lime
3 eggs
2 tbls corn starch
2 tbls flour
2 cups milk (yes milk)
1 tbls butter
mix together then cook in double boiler not direct heat or it will
burn
keep stirring until thick, about 20 - 25 mins.
C. now the Merange
start with 2 tbls sugar
1 tbls corn starch
1/2 cup water
cook on direct heat until it thickens and gets clear
set aside to cool
Next
3 egg whites
3 tbls sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
beat on high until smooth then add the stuff from above you set
aside
beat some more on high until fluffy
NOW: Put pie filling in pie crust, put merange on pie bake at 300
degress
for 10 mins then at 350 until merange browns
Take out cool and enjoy.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #2)
4 whole, large eggs - separated
14 oz condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 9 inch pie crust
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Beat the yolks in a bowl until
thick. Add condensed milk and beat until blended. Add lime
juice slowly, mixing well. Pour custard into pie shell.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add sugar and cream
of tartar. Spread meringue on custard. Bake 15 minutes or
until golden brown.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #3)
1 teaspoon unflavored geletin
1/2 cup Key lime juice
2 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon sugar
14 oz condensed milk
1 9" baked pie shell
Dissolve geletin in lime juice. In a separate bowl, beat the egg
yolks and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar until lemon colored. All the
geletin mixture and condensed milk. beat well. In glass or
metal bowl beat the egg whites and 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Folk egg
whites into egg yolk mixture. Pour into baked pie shell. Chill.
Sprinkle with grated lime peel if desired.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #4)
1 tablespoon unflavored geletin
1/2 cup cold water
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
2 tablespoons Angostura bitters
grated peel of one lime
1 9" pie shell - baked
whipped cream for topping
Place geletin in the cold water and let dissolve. In separate
bowl
beat together egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and salt. Cook
in double boiler until mixture coats a spoon. Remove from heat.
Add geletin mixture. Add bitters and lime peel. mix until thick.
beat egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. fold
into egg mixture. Pour into baked pie crust. Chill. Spread
with whipped cream before serving.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #5)
3 eggs, separated
14 oz condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 9" baked pie crust
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat together egg yolks and
condensed milk. Add lime juice and beat until smooth. Pour
the mixture into baked crust. To make meringue, beat the
egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add the sugar, beating
constantly. Swirl on the top of lime custard. Bake until
meringue is golden brown.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #6)
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon gelatin
(dissolved in 1/2 cup ice water)
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 baked 9" pie crust
Beat egg yolks until thick, add 1/2 cup sugar to eggs while
beating
slowly. Andd salt, then lime juice, and beat well. Cook in
double
boiler for 10 minutes or until thick. Transfer cooked mixture to
mixing bowl. Add gelatin, beat for 5 minutes.
Set aside to cool. Beat egg white until stiff, add sugar and beat
until you have a smooth consistency. With a wooden fork, beat in
egg white to the cooked mixture until all is well blended and
there
are no lumps of egg white. Pour into a pre-baked pie shell, and
chill in refrigerator.
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Yetta Nuther Key Lime Pie
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This very easy custard pie originated in the Florida Keys in the
1800's
when fresh ingredients other than the local limes were hard to
come by.
See the notes for information on some of the ingredients.
"One 8-inch pie" "One 20-cm pie"
"3" "eggs"
"14 oz" "condensed milk" "400 ml"
(one standard can)
"4 oz" "Key Lime juice" "120 ml"
"" "sugar"
"1" "Graham cracker pie crust"
1
Separate the eggs.
You'll be whipping the whites, so put them in a large enough bowl.
2
Combine the egg yolks, the condensed milk, and the juice, and stir
until thoroughly combined.
The acidity of the juice thickens the milk and eggs into a
custard.
3
Add a pinch of sugar to the egg whites, and beat them until
stiff but not dry.
4
Spoon the custard into the pie crust and even it out.
5
Spoon the beaten egg whites on top of the custard and even it out
so
it looks pretty.
6
Chill before serving.
If you like, run the pie under a hot broiler for a minute until
the egg
whites are slightly browned.
(This is primarily for appearance, it doesn't affect the flavor
much.)
Everybody in the Florida Keys seems to have a variant of this
recipe.
It shows up on postcards, place mats, lime juice bottles, and
guide
books.
Some people fold a little of the beaten
egg white into the custard to make it lighter. Some put sweetened
whipped
cream on top rather than egg white.
Some use two or four eggs.
Traditionally, this pie is made from the juice of the Key lime, a
small
yellow citrus fruit quite different from the larger and more
familiar
Persian lime.
Key limes are very sensitive to cold and in the U.S. have never
been
grown above the very southern tip of Florida.
Bad weather and disease have killed off so many of them that
the only remaining grove is a private one on one of the Keys, so
you
cannot buy Key lime juice in the U.S. any more.
Key limes are still grown widely in South America and probably
elsewhere on other continents.
There is something called "Key West lime juice" sold in pint
bottles
which everybody uses instead now, which seems to be regular lime
juice slightly concentrated.
It's widely available in Florida and occasionally elsewhere in the
U.S.
It's also available via mail order from Key West Aloe,
telephone +1 305 294 5592 or 800-327-5866.
In a pinch, you can substitute regular lime juice, though it
doesn't
produce quite the bright yellow custard that traditionalists like.
You may have to use extra juice, because Persian limes are less
acidic than Key limes.
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KEY LIME CHEESECAKE PIE
Crust:
1/2 of 15-ounce package all ready pie crusts
1 teaspoon flour
Filling:
1 envelope Unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup lime juice
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese softened
1/4 cup (1/2 Stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
Whipping cream, whipped, sweetened
Lime slices
Prepare pie crust with flour according to package directions for
unfilled one-crust pie using 9-inch pie pan (See Note). Generously
prick crust with fork. Bake in preheated 450-degree oven 9 to 11
minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
To make filling, in small saucepan, soften gelatin in lime juice
5 minutes. Blend in sugar and eggs. Over medium heat, bring
mixture
to a boil. Reduce heat. Boil gently 3 minutes, stirring
constantly.
In small bowl, combine cream cheese and butter; beat well. Pour in
hot lime juice mixture; beat until smooth and well blended.
Refrigerate until cool, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In medum bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold in cooled lime juice mixture and lime peel. Spoon into
cooled
pie crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Garnish with
whipped cream and lime slices. Store in refrigerator.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
NOTE: To form starburst design, trim dough even with edge of pan.
Cut dough at about 1/2-inch intervals all around edges, making
each
cut 1/2 inch long. Fold each square in half diagonally to form a
triangle, pressing lightly into dough to seal.
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Key Lime Cheesecake
1 1/4 c Graham Cracker Crumbs 2 T Sugar
1/4 c Butter or margarine, melted 1 t Grated Lime Rind
3 pk Softened Cream Cheese (8 oz) 3/4 c Sugar
3 ea Eggs 1 T Grated lime rind
1/4 c Key Lime Juice 1 t Vanilla Extract
2 c Sour Cream 3 T Sugar
1 ea Fresh Strawberries (Optional 1 ea Lime slices
(Optional)
Combine crust ingredients and stir well. Press crumb mixture
evenly over
bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350
degrees for 5
to 6 minutes. Let cool.
Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy; gradually add 3/4 cup
sugar,
beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition.
Stir in lime rind, juice and vanilla. Pour mixture into prepared
pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until set.
Combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons sugar; stir well and
spread evenly
over cheesecake. Bake at 500 degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool to
room
temperature on a wire rack; chill at least 8 hours. To serve,
carefully
remove sides of springform pan. If desired, garnish with
strawberries and
lime slices. Yield: one 9-inch cheesecake.
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Key Lime Cheesecake #2
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
1 12-ounce container of frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
Lime slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sweetened condensed
milk and
whipped topping. Stir in the lime juice until blended and mixture
is thick
and smooth. Immediately pour lime filling into pie shell. Pie can
be
served
at once, but for best flavor, chill for about 2 hours. Garnish
with fresh
lime slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
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Frequently Asked Questions w/ Answers
Nov 14, 1994
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Table of Contents
1. -- Welcome and General Information
2. -- Key West, an Overview
* Where is Key West?
* How big is Key West?
* What is the population of Key West?
* What is the Conch Republic?
* What is Cayo Hueso?
3. -- JB and his activities in the Keys
* Where is Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe?
* What's Margaritaville's food like?
* Does Jimmy live in the Keys?
* What is the Coconut Telegraph?
* How do I reach the Coconut Telegraph?
4. -- Visiting the Keys
* Is Key West a Resort?
* Where is a Good/Cheap place to stay?
* What should I do while I am in the Keys?
* Besides JB, who are some other celebrities in Key West?
* What/When is Fantasy Fest?
5. -- Important Addresses and Numbers
6. -- Key Limes and Key Lime Pies
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1. Welcome and General Information
This FAQ is published every two weeks in alt.fan.jimmy-buffett,
alt.answers
and news.answers.
This FAQ was written to answer the frequent questions regarding
about Key
West, Florida that
appear in NetNews postings. The intent of this article is to
provide
accurate information
regarding the Keys. This FAQ is available from rtfm.mit.edu. WWW
users can
point their favorite
viewer to: The Key West FAQ Page which is part of a good collection
of
Jimmy Buffett Web pages.
This FAQ makes no attempt to answer questions regarding JB or his
music.
For answers to those
questions, see the FAQ titled "alt.fan.jimmy-buffett" Part 1 and
Part 2.
They are posted to
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2. Key West, an Overview
Where is Key West?
Key West is the last island in a chain of islands extending
southwest of
Miami FL that one can
drive to. Key West is 159 miles SW of Miami and 90 miles north of
Havana.
To get to Key West,
upon arriving at Miami, jump on US1 south, and drive!!! Optionally,
you
could fly into Key West
International Airport (EYW). It is serviced by Comair:The Delta
Connection,
USAir Express, and
American Eagle. Key West is further south than Nassau, Bahamas.
(BTW: Key
West, FL 24.5 N 82.8 W
for those with GPS's).
How big is Key West?
The island is quoted by several sources as being either a 1 mi X 3
mi
island, or 2x4, or 3x5. The
differences vary depending on if some adjacent islands are
included, such
as Stock Island,
Fleming Key, and Dredgers Key.
What is the population of Key West?
Just as the size of the island changes, so does the population. The
1990
Census listed the
population of the City of Key West as 24,832. The population for
the entire
Keys (not all of
Monroe county) is listed as 78,024. (Source: Key West Citizen --
Florida
Keys Almanac, August
1994 derived from the 1990 Census).
What is the Conch Republic?
In 1982, the US Border Patrol placed a road block on US1 just
before one
crosses over into Key
Largo for the purpose of catching drug traffic, illegal aliens,
etc.
Traffic jams to and from the
Keys built up in large proportions. Tourism basically died off.
Several
folks got together and
formed the nation of "The Conch Republic", and seceded from the
Union. The
Conch Republic
instantly surrendered to the United States and requested $1 Million
in
foreign Aid. The publicity
stunt was successful in ending the road blocks. But to not let a
good thing
end. The Conch
Republic Flag still flies in the skies above the Keys. Conch
Republic
passports are also issued.
What is Cayo Hueso?
Cayo Hueso is Spanish for "Island of Bones". When Ponce de Leon
first
arrived at Key West, the
island was littered with bones from the Indians who had lived here.
The
term "Key" is most likely
an Anglicization of Cayo. It isn't clear if "West" is derived from
Hueso
(pronounced way-so) or
if the term "West" has to do with the geographical location of Key
West.
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3. JB and his activities in the Keys
Where is Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe?
Jimmy Buffett's Margritaville Cafe & Gift Shop
500 Duval St.
Key West, FL 33040
Drive down US1 until you get to Key West, turn right (staying on
US1 on
Roosevelt Blvd., which
will eventually turn into Truman Ave. Turn right on Duval (after
passing
MM1). Then go about 5
blocks. The Cafe/Store will be on your left.
What's the food like?
As with any restaurant, they have their specialties, and their
weaknesses.
They have their good
days and their bad. If you are a Buffett fan, then you have to go
there
just out of principle.
Main menu attraction: "Cheese Burger in Paradise"
Does Jimmy live in the Keys?
He owns a house in Key West, however his primary residence is
reported to
be split between
Nashville, TN and West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the Coconut Telegraph?
The Coconut Telegraph is the official News Letter for JB. You can
subscribe
to it by writing or
calling. There is a small fee, but like any thing else the terms
are
subject to change.
How do I reach the Coconut Telegraph?
The Coconut Telegraph
424 Fleming St.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-8402
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4. Visiting the Keys
Before I start answering these questions, there is a small amount
of
commentary that must be
stated. Key West, and the Keys are a most wonderful place. They are
so
wonderful because of the
natural habitat of the area.
[Rob places a soap box out on the deck, and stands up on it. He
clears his
throat, and begins to
speak in his best TV Evangelist voice. As the sound waves approach
your
ears, you remember that
a shark fin holding two beer cans is strapped to his head!]
Our Coral Reef is one of the best on the planet to explore, but it
is very
fragile. Just touching
the reef can cause measurable damage to the local ecological
system.
Captains and boat owners who
run their boats around on the reef pay enormous fines for the
damages.
Respect the reef, the
coral and other life out there.
Throwing trash in our waters is even more damaging. Large fines are
assessed to those caught
littering the ocean. The fish you eat is caught in our local
waters.
Remember that before you let
a friend toss a piece of trash into the water.
As you drive through the Keys, remember that many endangered and
protected
species live here. The
most noticeable is the Key Deer. When you approach Big Pine, speed
limits
drop and they are
STRICTLY ENFORCED. You would really hate to spend your vacation in
our
jails for hitting one
of the deer. As a side note, even at the speed limits, driving
through Big
Pine requires care. I
was driving the required 25 MPH or less, when I rounded one curve.
Two Key
Deer were standing in
the median. I slowed down, but as I passed the deer, one bolted.
Luckily
for me, the doe bolted
the other way. Even though I was obeying the law, it could have all
been
over in the bat of an
eye!
Enough of the commentary!!!!!
[Rob gets off of the soap-box, places it in a safe place, sips his
Margarita, and continues to
field questions]
Is Key West a Resort?
No! Hilton Head Is. SC is a resort. Key West is a small town where
people
work and live. People
are born here, and live here all their lives. There are schools,
and car
dealers, and other
things that a small town would have. Key West's main industry is
tourisim,
but the island is not
littered with time-shares and golf-courses. It is a peaceful sub-
tropical
fishing village.
Where is a Good/Cheap place to stay?
There are too many places and they change their rates too often to
keep
track of. The best bet is
to get a AAA Tour Book of Florida or call the Key West Chamber of
Commerce
(305-294-2587). There
is an 800 number that one can call (800) FLA-KEYS. It is reported
to be the
Chamber of Commerce,
possibly out of Key Largo, that provides information on all the
Keys.
What should I do while I am in the Keys?
In a David Letterman Style Top 10 List:
10. Rent a bike and ride around the island.
9. Visit the various museums and touristy places, such as Mel
Fisher's,
The Key West Lighthouse, East & West Martello Forts, Fort
Jefferson,
Fort Zachary Taylor, etc.
8. Bake at the Beach During the day/Party your brains out at
night on
Duval Street.
7. Jet Ski/Wave Runner/ParaSail/WindSurf or other similar
activities.
6. Visit famous spots, such as Margaritaville Cafe, Kelly's
(Kelly
McGillis' place), Sloppy Joes, Hemmingway House, Audubon
house, etc.
5. Take either the Conch Tour Train or Old Town Trolley Tour.
4. Go Deep Sea Fishing or take another cruise/party boat.
(Please support "Catch and Release". If your not going to eat
it,
let it go!!)
3. Scuba/Snorkel at the Reef
(Look, don't touch!!!!)
2. Sunset at Mallory Square
(This is an ABSOLUTE MUST!! You miss this, you've missed Key
West,
and best of all.... It's Free!!!!!)
1. Rest and Relax.
No matter what you do, when you get here, park your car, and rent a
a
Scooter or bicycle. There
is little or no parking downtown, and parking can even be hard to
find at
the beaches. You will
get where you are going just as fast, and you won't have parking
problems.
Besides JB, who are some other celebrities in Key West? (and the
Keys)
Since I suspect that famous people like privacy, addresses will be
given
out. Besides JB, Kelly
McGillis owns a restaurant called Kelly's. Madonna supposedly owns
property
in Key West. Dennis
Conner's "Stars and Stripes" runs daily cruises out of Lands End
Marina.
Dan Marino is trying to
bring a sports bar to Key West. Other famous people include Boog
Powell,
Kurt Russell & Goldie
Hawn, Jim Neighbors, and John Hersey.
What/When is Fantasy Fest?
Fantasy Fest is an annual festival held in the streets and
establishments
of Key West. The
Festival is best described as Key West's Mardi Gras. There are
parades,
wild costumes (to no
costumes), music, dancing in the streets and so on. Fantasy Fest is
held
the last week of
October, with the main events happening on Friday and Saturday of
Halloween
Week. Each year the
Fest has a theme. The 1994 Fantasy Fest was held Oct 24 - Oct 30.
The 1994
theme is "Mystical
Myths and Twisted Tales". The 1995 theme is "Tinseltown Dreams ...
Lights,
Camera, Fantasy" which
should produce quite an show.
The 1994 Fantasy Fest lived up to everyone's expectations. Most all
the
restrictions placed on
the 1993 Fest was lifted for this years festival. The estimate for
the
Rolling Rock Twilight
Fantasy Parade was over 55,000 people lining Duval and Whitehead.
The crowd
was the densest
between Sloppy Joe's and Maragritaville with some locations so
packed with
people that the float
that I was walking with had trouble getting down the street.
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5. Important Addresses and Phone Numbers
The Key West Chamber of Commerce
Old Mallory Square
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-2587
(800) FLA-KEYS (maybe Key Largo, but covers all the Keys)
The Key West Citizen (Newspaper)
3420 Northside Dr.
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Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-6641
6. Key Lime Pie Recipes
Q. Is there a recipe for Key Lime Pies?
A. Oh yea!!! Thanks to Kim Dyer (21329KAD@msu.edu) for her efforts
in
collecting these recipes.
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(Editor's comment: I would REALLY recommend calling Key West Aloe
telephone +1 305 294 5592 or 800-327-5866 and ordering some juice
if you can't find it locally and you want to do this RIGHT. And
if you are actually IN the keys, you can occasionally buy REAL Key
Limes from people selling them along the roadside. They look like
small, unhealthy lemons ... but taste WONDERFUL. In a pinch you
can
use a mixture of 1/2 lemon juice 1/2 lime juice. Not as good, but
better then straight lime juice.)
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Low-Fat Key Lime Pie
1 can Low Fat Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 small container EggBeaters (2 eggs worth)
1/2 cup key lime juice
unbaked pie shell
Combine EggBeaters and the condensed milk. Slowly add the
key lime juice. Pour into prebaked pie shell. Bake at 400
degrees for 10 minutes.
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Key West Power Squadron Key Lime Pie
1/3 - 1/2 cup key lime juice
4 eggs separated
1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
9 inch pie shell (pre-baked or graham cracker)
Combine milk and egg yolks. Beat with electric mixer at low
speed. Slowly add lime juice and continue beating until well
blended. Pour into pie shell. May top with meringue or
whipped cream and a little grated lime rind.
Refrigerate overnight
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Key West Power Squadron - no egg Key Lime Pie
1 can condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice (approx.)
8 oz cream cheese
12 oz cool whip
2 prepared pie shells (pre-baked or graham cracker)
Blend milk and cream cheese until smooth. Add lime juice and
mix thoroughly. Add thawed cool whip. Pour into two pie shells.
Garnish with grated lime rind. Refrigerate 6 hours
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Key West Woman's Club Heavenly Lime Pie
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
4 eggs, separated
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup key lime juice
1 pint whipping cream
Preheat oven of 275 degrees. Grease 9 inch pie tin. Mix 1 cup
sugar and cream of tartar. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add
sugar mixture and beat until blended. Spread mixture in pan.
Bake in middle of the over for 1 hour. Cool. Beat egg yolks
slightly with 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and salt. Cook over
boiling water until very thick. Cool. Whip cream and fold
half of it into the lime mixture. spread in shell. spread
remaining cream over top. Chill for 12 hours.
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Key West Women's Club Key Lime Pie Supreme
1 pound butter
4 cups sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
12 whole eggs
12 separated eggs
2 cups key lime juice
4 baked 9" pie shells
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream the butter and 4 cups of
sugar.
Add 12 whole eggs and 12 egg yolks, 1 at a time. beat until
smooth.
Add the lime juice. place mixture in pie shells. Bake 30-35
minutes
until filling is firm.
To make meringue, beat 12 room temperature egg whites with 2 table
spoons of sugar until stiff peaks form. Heap on pies and return
to
oven until brown.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #1)
A. The Pie Crust.
For 9" crust
1 Cup Flour (Wondra if possible)
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup & 1 tbls crisco
mix together then add 3 tbls cold water
keep mixing
roll out dough on floured board, put in pie pan bake at pre heated
375
degree oven for 10 mins or until slightly brown
B. The Filling
1 1/2 cups sugar
Juice (Not from bottle) from 1 1/2 limes (Key Limes if possible)
grate out side skin of one lime
3 eggs
2 tbls corn starch
2 tbls flour
2 cups milk (yes milk)
1 tbls butter
mix together then cook in double boiler not direct heat or it will
burn
keep stirring until thick, about 20 - 25 mins.
C. now the Merange
start with 2 tbls sugar
1 tbls corn starch
1/2 cup water
cook on direct heat until it thickens and gets clear
set aside to cool
Next
3 egg whites
3 tbls sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
beat on high until smooth then add the stuff from above you set
aside
beat some more on high until fluffy
NOW: Put pie filling in pie crust, put merange on pie bake at 300
degress
for 10 mins then at 350 until merange browns
Take out cool and enjoy.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #2)
4 whole, large eggs - separated
14 oz condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 9 inch pie crust
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Beat the yolks in a bowl until
thick. Add condensed milk and beat until blended. Add lime
juice slowly, mixing well. Pour custard into pie shell.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add sugar and cream
of tartar. Spread meringue on custard. Bake 15 minutes or
until golden brown.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #3)
1 teaspoon unflavored geletin
1/2 cup Key lime juice
2 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon sugar
14 oz condensed milk
1 9" baked pie shell
Dissolve geletin in lime juice. In a separate bowl, beat the egg
yolks and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar until lemon colored. All the
geletin mixture and condensed milk. beat well. In glass or
metal bowl beat the egg whites and 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Folk egg
whites into egg yolk mixture. Pour into baked pie shell. Chill.
Sprinkle with grated lime peel if desired.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #4)
1 tablespoon unflavored geletin
1/2 cup cold water
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
2 tablespoons Angostura bitters
grated peel of one lime
1 9" pie shell - baked
whipped cream for topping
Place geletin in the cold water and let dissolve. In separate
bowl
beat together egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and salt. Cook
in double boiler until mixture coats a spoon. Remove from heat.
Add geletin mixture. Add bitters and lime peel. mix until thick.
beat egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. fold
into egg mixture. Pour into baked pie crust. Chill. Spread
with whipped cream before serving.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #5)
3 eggs, separated
14 oz condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 9" baked pie crust
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat together egg yolks and
condensed milk. Add lime juice and beat until smooth. Pour
the mixture into baked crust. To make meringue, beat the
egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add the sugar, beating
constantly. Swirl on the top of lime custard. Bake until
meringue is golden brown.
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Key Lime Pie (varient #6)
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon gelatin
(dissolved in 1/2 cup ice water)
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 baked 9" pie crust
Beat egg yolks until thick, add 1/2 cup sugar to eggs while
beating
slowly. Andd salt, then lime juice, and beat well. Cook in
double
boiler for 10 minutes or until thick. Transfer cooked mixture to
mixing bowl. Add gelatin, beat for 5 minutes.
Set aside to cool. Beat egg white until stiff, add sugar and beat
until you have a smooth consistency. With a wooden fork, beat in
egg white to the cooked mixture until all is well blended and
there
are no lumps of egg white. Pour into a pre-baked pie shell, and
chill in refrigerator.
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Yetta Nuther Key Lime Pie
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This very easy custard pie originated in the Florida Keys in the
1800's
when fresh ingredients other than the local limes were hard to
come by.
See the notes for information on some of the ingredients.
"One 8-inch pie" "One 20-cm pie"
"3" "eggs"
"14 oz" "condensed milk" "400 ml"
(one standard can)
"4 oz" "Key Lime juice" "120 ml"
"" "sugar"
"1" "Graham cracker pie crust"
1
Separate the eggs.
You'll be whipping the whites, so put them in a large enough bowl.
2
Combine the egg yolks, the condensed milk, and the juice, and stir
until thoroughly combined.
The acidity of the juice thickens the milk and eggs into a
custard.
3
Add a pinch of sugar to the egg whites, and beat them until
stiff but not dry.
4
Spoon the custard into the pie crust and even it out.
5
Spoon the beaten egg whites on top of the custard and even it out
so
it looks pretty.
6
Chill before serving.
If you like, run the pie under a hot broiler for a minute until
the egg
whites are slightly browned.
(This is primarily for appearance, it doesn't affect the flavor
much.)
Everybody in the Florida Keys seems to have a variant of this
recipe.
It shows up on postcards, place mats, lime juice bottles, and
guide
books.
Some people fold a little of the beaten
egg white into the custard to make it lighter. Some put sweetened
whipped
cream on top rather than egg white.
Some use two or four eggs.
Traditionally, this pie is made from the juice of the Key lime, a
small
yellow citrus fruit quite different from the larger and more
familiar
Persian lime.
Key limes are very sensitive to cold and in the U.S. have never
been
grown above the very southern tip of Florida.
Bad weather and disease have killed off so many of them that
the only remaining grove is a private one on one of the Keys, so
you
cannot buy Key lime juice in the U.S. any more.
Key limes are still grown widely in South America and probably
elsewhere on other continents.
There is something called "Key West lime juice" sold in pint
bottles
which everybody uses instead now, which seems to be regular lime
juice slightly concentrated.
It's widely available in Florida and occasionally elsewhere in the
U.S.
It's also available via mail order from Key West Aloe,
telephone +1 305 294 5592 or 800-327-5866.
In a pinch, you can substitute regular lime juice, though it
doesn't
produce quite the bright yellow custard that traditionalists like.
You may have to use extra juice, because Persian limes are less
acidic than Key limes.
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KEY LIME CHEESECAKE PIE
Crust:
1/2 of 15-ounce package all ready pie crusts
1 teaspoon flour
Filling:
1 envelope Unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup lime juice
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese softened
1/4 cup (1/2 Stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
Whipping cream, whipped, sweetened
Lime slices
Prepare pie crust with flour according to package directions for
unfilled one-crust pie using 9-inch pie pan (See Note). Generously
prick crust with fork. Bake in preheated 450-degree oven 9 to 11
minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
To make filling, in small saucepan, soften gelatin in lime juice
5 minutes. Blend in sugar and eggs. Over medium heat, bring
mixture
to a boil. Reduce heat. Boil gently 3 minutes, stirring
constantly.
In small bowl, combine cream cheese and butter; beat well. Pour in
hot lime juice mixture; beat until smooth and well blended.
Refrigerate until cool, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In medum bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold in cooled lime juice mixture and lime peel. Spoon into
cooled
pie crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Garnish with
whipped cream and lime slices. Store in refrigerator.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
NOTE: To form starburst design, trim dough even with edge of pan.
Cut dough at about 1/2-inch intervals all around edges, making
each
cut 1/2 inch long. Fold each square in half diagonally to form a
triangle, pressing lightly into dough to seal.
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Key Lime Cheesecake
1 1/4 c Graham Cracker Crumbs 2 T Sugar
1/4 c Butter or margarine, melted 1 t Grated Lime Rind
3 pk Softened Cream Cheese (8 oz) 3/4 c Sugar
3 ea Eggs 1 T Grated lime rind
1/4 c Key Lime Juice 1 t Vanilla Extract
2 c Sour Cream 3 T Sugar
1 ea Fresh Strawberries (Optional 1 ea Lime slices
(Optional)
Combine crust ingredients and stir well. Press crumb mixture
evenly over
bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350
degrees for 5
to 6 minutes. Let cool.
Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy; gradually add 3/4 cup
sugar,
beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition.
Stir in lime rind, juice and vanilla. Pour mixture into prepared
pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until set.
Combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons sugar; stir well and
spread evenly
over cheesecake. Bake at 500 degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool to
room
temperature on a wire rack; chill at least 8 hours. To serve,
carefully
remove sides of springform pan. If desired, garnish with
strawberries and
lime slices. Yield: one 9-inch cheesecake.
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Key Lime Cheesecake #2
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
1 12-ounce container of frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
Lime slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sweetened condensed
milk and
whipped topping. Stir in the lime juice until blended and mixture
is thick
and smooth. Immediately pour lime filling into pie shell. Pie can
be
served
at once, but for best flavor, chill for about 2 hours. Garnish
with fresh
lime slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
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