My dad and I have always had a special bond. He is my hero, what can I say? More than anyone else, I have always tried to make him proud of me. He believes in my dreams just as much as I do. Till this day, whenever I visit his office, I see my kindergarten and grade school art plastered all over the walls.
Since Father’s Day is just around the corner, I wanted to make a dessert that was a tribute to my dad. If there is any dessert my dad loves, it’s key lime pie. Whenever we visit one of his favorite restaurants, Joe’s Stone Crab, we always order the key lime pie for dessert. I started making the pie for him a few years ago, and it became a staple on family holidays and even his birthday. Last year, I made a key lime cheesecake for his birthday and this year, I wanted to push the envelope a bit with a key lime pie ice cream with mango swirl.
This isn’t a standard key lime ice cream or even lime ice cream, this is key lime pie ice cream and its sooooo good. My dad is a big Blue Bell fanatic but I know he would think this ice cream was even better. The base is just like a key lime pie which is sweetened with condensed milk and flavored with key lime juice and lime zest. I added a mango swirl of puree and graham cracker crust crumbs which took this way over the top. I adored it and was plotting when the next occasion would be that I could make it for (I need help and need to see someone for it!).
So without further ado, I just want to say Happy Father’s Day to the best daddy in the world, my hero, the guy who has forever made me feel safe, showed me the value of hard work and believes in my dreams. Love you daddy!
- 1 1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups regular milk I used coconut milk but any milk will do
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh diced mango
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar depending on how ripe the mango is
- 1 tablespoon water
- For the Ice Cream Base, Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, key lime juice, and lime zest..
- Place mixture in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Next pour mixture into ice cream machine and churn according to machine's instructions.
- While ice cream churns, puree mango, granulated sugar and water together until well blended and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and melted butter until well combined.
- Once ice cream is finished churning, alternately scoop ice cream base, then graham cracker crumbs, ice cream again and finally mango swirl into container until all ingredients are in the container.
- Freeze for at least 4-5 hours and then serve.
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Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
July 15, 2014 at 6:51 amJocelyn, I love this post!! This is what a true father is! A hero, someone who makes you feel safe, showed you the value of hard work and believes in your dreams. and the kindergarten and grade school art plastered all over his office walls is priceless. So special!!! making me tear up right now!
Ani says
July 19, 2013 at 3:06 amHi! Can you think of a way to substitute the sweetened, condensed milk with a non-dairy alternative for those with dairy sensitivities? This recipe sounds delicious & I’m dying to try it soon!
Grandbabycakes says
July 19, 2013 at 1:54 pmHi Ani,
I too have very bad sensitivities to dairy and this is an awesome way to replace the condensed milk with a non dairy alternative: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Vegan-Condensed-Milk
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
July 19, 2013 at 12:25 amI’m a key lime fanatic, and I’ve been trying to find a good key lime ice cream. This looks perfect, with the graham cracker crust throughout just the way I want it! I plan to a frozen yogurt version, no churn style, so I hope it comes out. Your post is so heartfelt, and I love the picture of you with your father.
Grandbabycakes says
July 19, 2013 at 1:39 amThanks so much Marcie! Let me know how the fro yo turns out!
Bren Herrera says
June 13, 2013 at 3:15 pmI have a similar relationship with my dad and I love it. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. He’s my best friend. Now, if only I could make something so fabulous he just loves! He’s soooo picky about his food and swears by my mother’s food, almost exclusively. Lovely looking ice cream.
Grandbabycakes says
June 13, 2013 at 3:42 pmThanks so much Bren! Dads are seriously the best.
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snowrose says
June 13, 2013 at 1:15 amLove the picture of you and your dad, you’re so cute and he looks like he’s deeply in love with his little girl. Oh, and the key lime pie ice cream sound delish, too. 😉
Grandbabycakes says
June 13, 2013 at 1:46 amThank you so much for your sweet words!
Reeni Pisano says
June 13, 2013 at 12:56 amWhat a sweet tribute to you Dad! He sounds special – so cute that he has your artwork hanging up! Your ice cream is delectable! Love how you reinvented it with mango.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
June 12, 2013 at 10:28 pmI am totally making this for my dad for father’s day. Except instead of him getting it, I will eat it all. I think the expression is, ‘Happy daughter who gets ice cream = happy life’ or something like that.
Grandbabycakes says
June 12, 2013 at 11:15 pmYep I actually think that was exactly the saying haha.
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
June 12, 2013 at 8:30 pmWhat an incredibly sweet tribute to your Dad and a precious photo! This ice cream looks perfect for enjoying with family – I love the flavor!
Grandbabycakes says
June 12, 2013 at 8:32 pmThanks so much Georgia! It is one of my new fave ice creams.
The Duo Dishes says
June 13, 2013 at 12:58 amThat is just the cutest picture ever! Sweet honor to your pops.
Grandbabycakes says
June 13, 2013 at 1:43 amThank you so much!! Pops is the best!
Karly Campbell says
June 12, 2013 at 2:09 pmThis post and that picture just makes me teary! So much love! 🙂
Grandbabycakes says
June 12, 2013 at 2:45 pmThank you so much Karly!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
June 12, 2013 at 5:49 amAwww too cute! And what a wonderful tribute to your dad!
Grandbabycakes says
June 12, 2013 at 12:43 pmThank you so much Chung-Ah!
Kankana Saxena says
June 12, 2013 at 5:25 amDad and daughter relationship is always special. My dad still treats me like a lil girl 🙂 That a lovely treat and that photo of you with your dad is precious!
Grandbabycakes says
June 12, 2013 at 12:42 pmThank you so much Kankana! I don’t think dads ever stop treating you like a little girl.
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Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
June 11, 2013 at 10:59 pmOh my deliciousness! Key limes always one of my favorites! The picture with your Dad is adorable!
Grandbabycakes says
June 11, 2013 at 11:04 pmThank you so much Serena!
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
June 11, 2013 at 4:32 pmThis sounds sooooo good! And that pic of you and your dad is the freaking cutest!
Grandbabycakes says
June 11, 2013 at 6:34 pmAww thank you so much!!
Buttercream Blondie says
June 11, 2013 at 4:31 pmYay for awesome dads! What a sweet post & what a sweet ice cream! It looks amazing!
Grandbabycakes says
June 11, 2013 at 5:12 pmThanks so much! I love any dad that’s awesome!
Elen Smirnova says
June 11, 2013 at 4:15 pmLike-like-like such exotic mixes)))
Grandbabycakes says
June 11, 2013 at 5:06 pmYes, the flavors are kinda tropical too!
Marie Matter says
June 11, 2013 at 12:24 pmSuch a sweet post! Key lime pie is my dad’s favorite – he’d love this!
Grandbabycakes says
June 11, 2013 at 1:24 pmThanks Marie! Seriously what is it about dads and key lime pie?
Joanne says
June 11, 2013 at 10:53 amAww this is such a sweet post and I love that photo! This ice cream sounds amazing…so many of my favorite flavors!
Grandbabycakes says
June 11, 2013 at 1:24 pmThanks so much Joanne! I had quite a few scoops of it too!
Valerie says
June 11, 2013 at 2:55 pmKey lime pie is one of the best desserts in the entire world! This ice cream looks (and sounds!) too good to be true!! Now I really need to get my hands on an ice cream machine.
P.S. What a sweet photo! You have your dad’s dimples! 😀
Grandbabycakes says
June 11, 2013 at 3:23 pmAwww thanks so much Valerie! Isn’t key lime pie the absolute best thing in the world??
Not Quite Nigella says
June 11, 2013 at 9:48 amAww what a gorgeous picture of you and your dad! You were such a cutie (and I’m sure you are gorgeous now!).
Grandbabycakes says
June 11, 2013 at 1:23 pmThank you so much dear!!