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. It has me craving these Key Lime Cheesecake Cookie Bars too!
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 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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Recipe
Key Lime Pie Popcorn
This Key Lime Pie Popcorn gets a blast of summer flavor with the lime flavoring. Adding chocolate drizzles and graham crackers gives it that fun pie taste.
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups graham cracker chunks
- 1 - 10 ounce bag white melting chocolate melts
- 1-2 tablespoons lime Jello powder
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl toss the popcorn, marshmallows, and graham cracker chunks.
- Melt the white chocolate melts according to the package directions. Stir in the dry Jello powder, one spoonful at a time until you get the flavor you like. Pour over the popcorn mixture and toss until coated.
- Spread the popcorn on the baking sheet . Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes.
- Remove and break apart the popcorn into chunks. Melt the dark chocolate melts and drizzle over the popcorn. Let set again. Store in a sealed container for 3-5 days. Makes about 10 cups.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 161Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 86mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Here a few of my favorite desserts that get me thinking about the beach with their tropical flavors:
Mango Coconut Donuts
Tropical desserts from around the web:
Lemon Tart from Shugary Sweets
Key Lime Pie Rice Krispie Treats from Mallow and Co.
Recipe
Key Lime Pie Popcorn
This Key Lime Pie Popcorn gets a blast of summer flavor with the lime flavoring. Adding chocolate drizzles and graham crackers gives it that fun pie taste.
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups graham cracker chunks
- 1 - 10 ounce bag white melting chocolate melts
- 1-2 tablespoons lime Jello powder
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl toss the popcorn, marshmallows, and graham cracker chunks.
- Melt the white chocolate melts according to the package directions. Stir in the dry Jello powder, one spoonful at a time until you get the flavor you like. Pour over the popcorn mixture and toss until coated.
- Spread the popcorn on the baking sheet . Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes.
- Remove and break apart the popcorn into chunks. Melt the dark chocolate melts and drizzle over the popcorn. Let set again. Store in a sealed container for 3-5 days. Makes about 10 cups.
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As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 161Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 86mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Emily ~So Domesticated~
I love Key Lime... and popcorn... delish!
Liz
Oh, my! I am so making this when I get back from my vacation! Have a great weekend Jocelyn 🙂
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme
I am going to be craving this all night now! 🙂 Key Lime is one of my favorites. What a great idea!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
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!
teresa
key lime pie is so delicious, this is such a fun treat!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations
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 😉
SaraJ
Best idea ever!!! Seriously, can't wait to try this.
JeNae
Looks absolutely delicious!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
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.
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry
I was getting tired of plain old popcorn with salt for my movies nights at home. Key Lime is a great flavor addition! Yum!
Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey
That looks like the best popcorn I had in a long time. Tomorrow is our movie night & my boys would love this 🙂
Nancy
What a great idea! I love citrus! This would be a fun treat for friends who come over for a visit.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
I love popcorn jazzed up this way! My FIL is a huge fan of key like pie and he will love this!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
You make the best popcorn treats. This one was quite delicious (as I actually was privvy to try it)!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
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!
jennifurla
Very inventive, looks quite tasty
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
This looks so springy! I love it! And the drizzle of chocolate mMm chocolate and popcorn make me happy!
Tanya
Are you kidding? Oh my gosh Jocelyn, this has to be the yummiest popcorn ever! I not just saying that. I love Key lime!
Cindy Harris
What a fun fresh flavor for spring! Looks delish.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
This is great Jocelyn! Love that you made popcorn out of "pie" flavors. 🙂