The state dessert of Florida is strawberry shortcake.
Strawberry shortcake was officially designated by Governor Ron DeSantis as the state dessert of Florida in March 2022.
The designation of strawberry shortcake as the state dessert of Florida pays tribute to Florida's significant strawberry industry and the farmers who produce the strawberries.
And Key lime pie is the official state pie of Florida which was designated in 2006.
The reason why Key lime pie is so famous in Key West is because Key lime pie was invented in Key West Florida with the abundant and locally grown Ky limes and sweetened condensed milk.
Condensed milk when combined with Key lime juice makes for a simple and delicious dessert.
Key lime pie was a resourceful innovation at the time Key lime pie was invented, during a time without refrigeration, the sweetened condensed milk was readily available and a non perishable ingredient and the Key lime pies origins are also tied to the availability of the small, tart Key limes that grew abundantly in the area of Key West Florida in the 1800s.
Key Lime Pie is Florida's official state pie and the broader region of Florida, most particularly among tourists associate the Key Lime pie with vacation memories.
Key Lime Pie is also popular in other parts of the Caribbean and also has a following among Floridians that appreciate the unique flavor of Key Lime Pie, which is made with local Key Limes.
Key Limes are a less common citrus variety of limes.
Key Lime Pie is a Floridian dessert pie that is made of Key Lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks.
Key Lime Pie can be served with a meringue topping made of egg whites or with whipped cream or even served with no topping.
Traditionally Key Lime pie is made with a graham cracker crust.
Key West, Florida is where Key Lime Pie originated from in the late 19th century.
Although there are some competing theories, the Florida Keys is widely accepted as the birthplace of Key Lime pie due to the abundance of Key Limes, which is an agriculture product.
The most popular theory for Key Lime Pie's creation is crediting of the Key Lime Pies creation to a named Aunt Sally, the cook for Florida's first millionaire, William Joseph Curry, in Key West.
She is said to have been inspired by similar desserts to the Key Lime Pie that is made by Cuban sponge collectors, that used sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and egg yolk.
Key limes are special for their unique, tart, and floral flavor profile, which is irreplaceable in dishes like the famous Key lime pie.
The key limes are smaller, rounder, and more acidic than common Persian limes, with a thin skin and more seeds, though they turn a yellowish-green when ripe.
Beyond their flavor, key limes are also a good source of vitamins and minerals and contain beneficial phytochemicals.