Though Red Lobster is best known for its seafood and Cheddar Bay Biscuits, the chain is making a move to step up its dessert game with the debut of a new Key Lime Pie.
In honor of National Key Lime Pie Day, Red Lobster recently unveiled its new Key Lime Pie dessert. Since the flavor is the official state pie of Florida, Red Lobster turned to some experts down south to come up with the perfect recipe. The result is a pie recipe from the Tampa-based bakery Mike's Pies that uses Nellie & Joe's Key Lime Juice "for an authentic Key West-style flavor." The whole thing is then served on a sweet graham cracker crust.
Florida-Style Lime Pies
Red Lobster Has Just Added a New Key Lime Pie to Its Dessert Menu
Trend Themes
1. Florida-style Lime Pies - Opportunity for bakeries and dessert shops to create their own versions of Florida-style lime pies using authentic Key West-style flavors.
2. Enhanced Dessert Menus - Opportunity for restaurants and food chains to revamp their dessert menus with new and unique offerings, like Red Lobster's Key Lime Pie.
3. Local Collaborations - Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with local bakeries and suppliers in order to create unique and regional desserts, such as Red Lobster's partnership with Mike's Pies.
Industry Implications
1. Bakeries - Bakeries can capitalize on the trend by creating their own versions of Florida-style lime pies and offering them as a specialty item.
2. Restaurants - Restaurants can seize the opportunity to enhance their dessert menus with unique and enticing offerings, like Red Lobster's Key Lime Pie.
3. Food Suppliers - Food suppliers can explore collaborations with regional bakeries and restaurants to provide authentic and high-quality ingredients for trendy desserts.