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Do you have any family traditions? One thing that we try to do with our kids each week is Friday movie night with pizza and popcorn. Last week I created this Key Lime Pie Popcorn for our night together.
It’s that time of year when Spring is just around the corner teasing us here in the Midwest. We had a few mild days, and then a winter storm came through and dumped about 9 inches of wet, cold snow on us. The good thing is that it is supposed to be warming up again, and that snow should melt. I am starting to get anxious for warm weather, although I shouldn’t complain because we have had the mildest winter ever. This is the first real snow storm all year. But it still has me dreaming of warm beach weather.
All the fun new spring flavors at the stores are really putting me into that warm weather mode too. Citrus must be the flavor for the spring season. I have seen so many different products using key lime, orange, and lemonade.
Duncan Hines has a new frosting creations packet in the key lime flavor. I grabbed a few of those when I saw them at Walmart. Key lime makes me think about Key West every single time. My hubby and I went to Key West for our honeymoon, and then we also stopped there on one of the cruises that we went on a few years later. Both times we were there, we had the Key Lime cheesecake at Kermit’s cheesecake shop. I love the chocolate covered Key Lime pie on a stick. So, immediately my mind went to key lime pie when I bought the flavor packet.
And because we have popcorn all the time, I decided to try another fun flavor. How does Key Lime Pie Popcorn sound? I added graham cracker chunks to mimic the pie crust and marshmallows…well, the marshmallows just because I love them in chocolate covered popcorn 
Then I added the key lime flavor packet to the melted chocolate (I love using CandiQuik because it melts so well) before pouring it on the popcorn. Put the popcorn on a tray and let it set up before breaking it into chunks.
Chocolate drizzle over all the chunks was the perfect extra touch. Eating handfuls of this totally transported me back to the beach on Key West.
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Here a few of my favorite desserts that get me thinking about the beach with their tropical flavors:
Key Lime Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Chocolate covered popcorn gets a blast of summer flavor with a key lime coating.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl toss the popcorn, marshmallows, and graham cracker chunks. Melt the white chocolate according to the directions. Stir in the flavor packet. Pour over the popcorn and toss until coated.
- Spread the popcorn on a large baking sheet that has been covered with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes. Remove and break apart the popcorn into chunks. Drizzle with the melted chocolate topping. Let set again. Store in a sealed container for 3-5 days. Makes about 10 cups.
Notes
If you can't find the Key Lime flavor, feel free to substitute with any of the Duncan Hines flavors.
Tropical desserts from around the web:
Lemon Tart from Shugary Sweets
Key Lime Pie Rice Krispie Treats from Mallow and Co.
Pineapple Mango Smoothie from Averie Cooks
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
This is great Jocelyn! Love that you made popcorn out of “pie” flavors.
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What a fun fresh flavor for spring! Looks delish.
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Are you kidding? Oh my gosh Jocelyn, this has to be the yummiest popcorn ever! I not just saying that. I love Key lime!
This looks so springy! I love it! And the drizzle of chocolate mMm chocolate and popcorn make me happy!
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Very inventive, looks quite tasty
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Thanks for linking up my smoothie!
I love the flavors of Key Lime and would have never ever thought to pair that with popcorn. How fun! And the color is perfect for St Paddy’s Day!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter
You make the best popcorn treats. This one was quite delicious (as I actually was privvy to try it)!!
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I love popcorn jazzed up this way! My FIL is a huge fan of key like pie and he will love this!!
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What a great idea! I love citrus! This would be a fun treat for friends who come over for a visit.
That looks like the best popcorn I had in a long time. Tomorrow is our movie night & my boys would love this
Bibi @ Bibi’s Culinary Journey recently posted..How I Got My Gyro On At Mad Greek Cafe in Baker
I was getting tired of plain old popcorn with salt for my movies nights at home. Key Lime is a great flavor addition! Yum!
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You are so creative Jocelyn! So now you have combined two of my favorites…popcorn & lime! I think I need to get in sync with your creative mindset.
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Looks absolutely delicious!
Best idea ever!!! Seriously, can’t wait to try this.
I love your creative popcorn creations! I haven’t come across the cereal used for puppy chow here in Asia, so now you got me thinking to make something similar with popcorn instead
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key lime pie is so delicious, this is such a fun treat!
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Wow this looks so good. Never would of thought key lime and popcorn. Such a neat idea to us the Duncan Hines frosting creations! Gotta try this!
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I am going to be craving this all night now!
Key Lime is one of my favorites. What a great idea!
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Oh, my! I am so making this when I get back from my vacation! Have a great weekend Jocelyn
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I love Key Lime… and popcorn… delish!
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Yuuum! I love trying out different types of popcorn, but key lime pie never even crossed my mind!
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box recently posted..Lucky Rainbow Pudding with Baileys
It never crossed my mind until I saw those flavor packets at the store!!! I love making fun popcorn!!!
OMG this is awesome Jocelyn! And so nostalgic – I’ve tried Key Lime Popcorn once on vacation last summer at a gourmet popcorn shop. I never thought I could make it at home but omg the possibilities! Love the graham cracker chunks too
Enjoy your weekend!
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No way!!! There really is a key lime pie popcorn somewhere? I’m guessing every flavor is probably likely to be found at gourmet shops!!!
I am stinking it up at supporting my blog friends! I am still getting used to having a baby again! But this popcorn looks so good! I love chocolate popcorn and this flavor sounds so good. You’ve done it again, Jocelyn
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We all totally understand…I have been pretty busy too and not been commenting like I want too! Thanks for stopping by!!!
Oh I love key lime pie! This sounds great – I have never tried flavoring popcorn. Looks great for St. Patty’s too!
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Have you seen the Key Lime marshmallows at Wal-Mart?!
I did see those marshmallows at Walmart. I almost got them for rice krispie treats
WOW! I absolutely luv your recipes! So creative and yummy. Thanks for taking the time to record them for all of your followers. It makes delectable treats become within our reach. Just bought some popcorn:)
BTW, love your theme..I have the same one except I use hearts. Great minds think alike!
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Thank you and I had to come check out “our” theme. Yours is too cute with the hearts!!!
I love key lime so I will definitely try this!
Hubby and I also went to Key West on our honeymoon and are going back in September for our first anniversary. There is an amazing picture he took of me enjoying my very first bite of a chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick while we were down there. Let’s just say it looks like I am enjoying it A LOT
I can’t wait to go back this year and eat more amazing food and relax!
That sounds like a fun trip! I want to take our kids sometime too. And that choc covered key lime pie on a stick is so heavenly!!!
I cannot wait to try to recipe! Perhaps, this will become a new favorite!
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I hope you get a chance to try it…it is definitely a favorite here!!!
Your popcorn looks great!:@)
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Thank you
Yum! We do Saturday movie night with pizza at our house. I love the idea of adding fun popcorn treats!
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Now that’s what I call true creativity. Great job!
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