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    Key Lime Pie Popcorn

    Published: Jun 26, 2012 · Modified: Aug 4, 2023 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Key Lime Pie Popcorn! Inspired by the sweet and tangy classic, this popcorn is drizzled with lime-infused white chocolate coating and crushed graham crackers for a zesty sweet treat!

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    If you follow The Kitchen Prep on Facebook {Which you should! We have lots of fun over there!}, you probably saw my post about my husband & I spending last weekend in Key West celebrating our 3 year anniversary.

    So, if rain on your wedding day is said to be good luck, can we just assume that cloudiness and storms on your anniversary getaway weekend are, too? Because if that's the case then chances are we are probably winning the lottery this week. The clouds never lifted for our entire 3 day stay.

    The weather was not the prettiest, but that didn't stop us from enjoying island living to the fullest. And by "island living", I mean doing nothing particularly productive, wearing no watches to go by {when in doubt, it's happy hour}, and riding rented bicycles wherever the wind blew {in some cases, literally}.

    Poor Steve was so looking forward to spending some time in the water, but with the way the skies were threatening, we {I} decided the last thing we needed was to end up washed out to sea. {All together now! "A three hour tooooooour..."}
     

    So, instead, we spent a lot of time exploring the fine local establishments. Restaurants, bars {lots and lots of bars}, bakeries... you name it.

    With the research done for you, I'm putting together a little foodie {drinkie?} recap of our weekend in Key West for you to use as a guide if you're ever in the area!  But, I'm saving that post for tomorrow, because today I want to get you in the right frame of mind.

    What is this, you ask?

    Oh, well, it's Key Lime Pie-pcorn. A sweet treat inspired by Key West's most famous dessert!

    Even if you're not driving to Key West like we did, this popcorn makes a perfectly portable option when you need a KLP {Key Lime Pie} fix and can't have a slice of the real thing.  The white chocolate coating speckled with lime zest imitates the tart, creamy custard part of the pie. And for you pie crust-lovers, the graham cracker crumbs give you a little hint of that fabulous graham-y flavor.

    Wouldn't this be a fun snack to package and have at a tropical themed party or cookout this summer? I think yes!

    Whip up a batch of this stuff, sit back {preferably in a hammock}, and start getting into an island state of mind for tomorrow's Tasty Travels recap of Key West!

    Key Lime Pie Popcorn

    Dianna Muscari | The Kitchen Prep
    Key Lime Pie Popcorn! Inspired by the sweet and tangy classic, this popcorn is drizzled with lime-infused white chocolate coating and crushed graham crackers for a zesty sweet treat!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chilling/Setting Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 cups popped popcorn
    • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
    • 8 ounces white chocolate candy coating or white chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon lime zest finely chopped
    • 5 graham crackers crushed
    • 1 drop green food coloring optional

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet or other large pan by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Spread popcorn out on lined baking sheet.
    • In a heat-proof measuring cup, place about 6 oz. of white chocolate candy coating pieces. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stopping and stirring occasionally until completely melted and smooth.
    • Stir in lime zest and incorporate completely. If your coating is too thick, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and stir until a smooth consistency is reached.
    • Pour melted coating onto popcorn. With a silicone spatula, carefully toss popcorn with candy coating, making sure to coat as much as possible.
    • Sprinkle crushed graham cracker crumbs over popcorn and gently toss to adhere crumbs to wet coating. Set aside to cool.
    • Melt the remaining 2 ounces of white chocolate candy coating until smooth, and add 1 drop of green food coloring. Mix to incorporate.
    • Drizzle onto popcorn and allow to set until hardened and no longer sticky. (To speed up the process, refrigerate for 30 minutes.)
    • Break up any large pieces before serving or packaging.

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