Creamy, zingy, and decidedly sunny, there are few things so synonymous with Florida as its famous Key lime pie. This delicious dessert is beloved all over the US, especially at Thanksgiving – but how did the Sunshine State’s most celebrated pie come to be? It's a surprisingly complex and hotly debated topic, with some zesty details along the way.

Click or scroll through our gallery as we take a look at the many stories and legends surrounding this favorite citrussy treat.