Loki-Lime Pie: A Mischievously Delicious Dessert Fit for a Trickster God
- CoffeeAndComix
- Apr 9
- 3 min read
If there's one thing Loki, the God of Mischief, knows how to do—aside from shapeshifting, causing chaos, and outwitting everyone in the room—it's keeping things unpredictable. And what's more delightfully unexpected than a tart, tangy, and sweet key lime pie with a nerdy spin?
Enter Loki-Lime Pie, a dessert so mischievously delicious, it’s practically magic.
The Perfectly Balanced Dessert – Just Like Loki
Loki is the ultimate wildcard, always balancing between hero and villain, loyalty and betrayal. Likewise, Loki-Lime Pie plays with that same balance—where the tartness of the lime clashes beautifully with the creamy sweetness of the filling. It’s a dessert that walks the fine line between zesty and indulgent, much like the trickster god himself walking the tightrope of Asgardian politics.
Why Loki-Lime Pie?
Besides being a play on words (because who doesn't love a good pun?), this pie embodies everything Loki stands for:
Unexpected Twists – Just like Loki’s unpredictable nature, this pie delivers a surprising burst of tangy citrus flavor wrapped in smooth, velvety sweetness.
A Little Mischief – A classic key lime pie might be pale yellow, but why not go all in with a deep green hue? A few drops of natural food coloring will bring out Loki’s signature aesthetic.
A Trick of the Senses – Much like Loki’s illusions, this pie seems simple but delivers layers of flavor that keep you coming back for more.
The Recipe for Chaos (and Deliciousness)
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (because even mischief-makers need a solid foundation)
⅓ cup melted butter (smooth like Loki’s silver tongue)
¼ cup sugar (because even the God of Mischief deserves a little sweetness)
4 egg yolks (separated, much like Loki from his Asgardian roots)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice (fresh-squeezed for authenticity, or bottled if you're feeling tricksy)
1 tbsp lime zest (for that extra kick of flavor)
A few drops of green food coloring (because Loki!)
Whipped cream and lime slices for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Even the God of Mischief needs to follow some rules—at least when baking.
Prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Make the filling by whisking together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and zest. Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir until the filling reaches your desired shade of mischief green.
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 3 hours (Loki is patient, and so must you be).
Garnish with whipped cream, lime slices, and maybe even a sprinkle of edible glitter—because if anyone appreciates flair, it’s Loki.
The Final Trick
Just like Loki’s illusions, this pie will vanish before your eyes. Whether you’re making it for a Marvel movie night, a nerdy dinner party, or just because you want a dessert worthy of a god, Loki-Lime Pie is sure to steal the show.
So, grab your apron, channel your inner trickster, and whip up a pie that even Loki himself wouldn’t dare to share. After all, what’s more mischievous than enjoying an entire pie by yourself?
Have you tried Loki-Lime Pie? Share your divine creations and tag me—because even the God of Mischief loves a good food pic! #LokiLimePie #MischiefManaged #NerdyBaking
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