7 Tasty Key Lime Shakes & Treats for the Summer
When temperatures start climbing, people often opt for a refreshing cool treat instead of a warmer, heavier dessert preparation. Whether you order off of the Freddy’s menu or make it at home, the bright citrusy notes of a key lime shake or treat may be exactly what you are craving! Learn what makes our seasonal Key Lime Pie Concrete an ideal choice for summer enjoyment, as well as other key lime treats you might try making at home.
7 Key Lime Shakes & Treats to Try This Summer
There’s a lot to love about a key lime treat. If you are looking for a sweet that is slightly tart yet creamy or one that is familiar in format but distinctive in flavor, then a key lime shake, concrete or other treat may be a fitting choice for you. When warm days arrive (or you just want to try something new), here are some ideas for your next key lime creation:
1. Try Freddy’s Key Lime Pie Concrete! The foundation of this dish is our freshly churned vanilla frozen custard. Then, a whole slice of Key Lime Pie is blended into this frozen custard and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon streusel. In addition to this key lime treat, you might also want to try a different fruity frozen custard selection like the Lemon Cream Frost and the Strawberry Dreamcake!
2. Make a key lime pie. There are many well-reviewed key lime pie recipes available. The food enthusiasts at The Kitchn selected four popular recipes and did their own recipe testing. If you already have a trusted recipe resource, there’s likely an available key lime pie recipe to try. Otherwise, to streamline your search process, you might explore the recipes and accompanying reviews provided by The Kitchn.
3. Prepare frozen key lime pies. Want to enjoy the combination of sweet, tangy key lime in a small no-bake pie package? A recipe like this one from This Silly Girl’s Kitchen may be just what you’ve been looking for. The ingredient list for these treats is also only 6 items long! The freezer is key for preparation and storage, so it can be helpful to make sure that you have room in advance.
4. Choose key lime for your cheesecake. If you are looking for a treat that is served cool but not icy cold, consider a key lime cheesecake like the one in this recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction. In this preparation, key lime juice, zest and even slices may be incorporated into the dish to really bring the flavor of this fruit. While the cheesecake can be stored in the freezer for later enjoyment, it’s best thawed prior to serving.
5. Create a shake. If your love for key lime pie is the driving force behind your preference for key lime treats, then you might want to make your own key lime pie shake. While it does not feature a slice of actual pie like the key lime treat at Freddy’s, this shake recipe from Trisha Yearwood at Food Network includes some of the ingredients that are often used to make key lime pie. It also requires very few ingredients and has a relatively short preparation time!
6. Celebrate the lime. For a simple sweet or a garnish for a variety of other key lime treats, consider making candied lime slices. A recipe like this one from Sur La Table explains the process. With just two ingredients, it may also be a great way to use up any limes that you have left over from another key lime shake or treat recipe.
7. Explore how to integrate key lime into other favorite types of treats! From cupcakes to pound cake to key lime cereal treats, The Pioneer Woman provides a list of 10 key lime treats that make the most of this fruit's citrusy flavor. Many of these recipes benefit from the same creamy and tangy combination that makes the Key Lime Pie Concrete at Freddy’s so appealing.
Don’t miss out on limited-time menu additions like the Key Lime Pie Concrete and the BBQ Brisket Steakburger when placing your next order at Freddy’s! Whether you make key lime treats at home or try them at a restaurant that makes some of the best fast food around, summer is the perfect time to enjoy these fruity creations. No matter what you choose to order the next time you visit Freddy’s, don’t forget to join Freddy’s Rewards to earn points with every order which can eventually be redeemed to FREE rewards to use in-app, online or in-store!