key lime

• Variedad de lima pequeña y amarillenta, de sabor ácido y muy aromático, típica de Florida y utilizada sobre todo en postres como la tarta de lima clave.

A small, yellowish-green citrus fruit known for its tart flavor, commonly used in desserts such as Key lime pie.

1. Key lime fruitB1formalamerican

   A small, tart, yellow-green citrus fruit native to the Florida Keys, known for its distinctive flavor.

   lima clave

   • Key limes are smaller and more acidic than regular limes.
   • The pie recipe calls for fresh key lime juice.
   • Key lime trees thrive in the tropical climate of southern Florida.

2. Key lime pieA2informalamerican

   A classic American dessert made with key lime juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk in a pie crust.

   lima clave (para tarta)

   • We had a delicious slice of key lime pie after dinner.
   • Key lime pie is a popular dessert in Florida.
   • She baked a key lime pie for the party.