Sweet on Trader Joe's Saturday: Key Lime Pie

Once again, we're heading to the freezer section for our review.


Trader Joe's Key Lime Pie: I think this could be a seasonal item. I've never seen it before, and it was in the middle section of the freezer case where seasonal items often are.

The pie comes frozen, but only takes an hour or two of defrosting in the fridge before it's ready. That's a good thing because as soon as I picked it up in the store, I could think of nothing else. An overnight defrost would just have been torture.

{human tested; kitty approved.}

Described on the box as "punchy, zingy, sweet & addictive," TJ's Key Lime Pie costs $5.49.


A mom's (my) take: I applaud Trader Joe's for choosing a graham cracker crust here instead of a pastry crust. Joe's mama raised him right. ;) The crust is thick, but not overly so, holds its shape when cut, and has just the right crunch. The filling is as is should be sweet and tangy...creamy and cold. It's not the prettiest pie in the world, but could easily be dressed up with a dollop or two of whipped cream.
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars

A teenager's (Jack's) review: I really love this pie. The pie itself has a very strong flavor, but not overwhelmingly so. The crust is rich and buttery, providing a nice contrast to the pie itself. I could eat several of these. Not pieces; whole ones! These simply taste wonderful.
Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Trader Joe's Key Lime Pie: Eat up while it's in store! 

In case you missed it, here's what else was on the blog this week:

• carnation cookies
• Twix brownies (maybe the best brownies ever)

Read all of our Trader Joe's sweet treats and dessert reviews!