Today, Key lime pie is as popular as ever, with tourists and locals flocking to Florida’s many bakeries and restaurants for a slice of the zingy stuff. In fact, the dessert is so deeply ingrained in Floridian culture that, each July, it has its very own festival: the Key West Key Lime Festival, a foodie celebration of Florida Keys’ 'citrus, eccentrics, people, and pie.’ The star event? The Key lime pie eating contest (pictured).

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Key Lime Pie: The Fascinating History Of Florida's Famous Dessert