Macadamia Key Lime Pie
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I am still trying to enjoy the flavors of summer before it is over. This macadamia key lime pie fits the bill for that.
I am a huge key lime pie fan and this one is kicked up a notch with the use of shortbread  and macadamia nuts in the crust. It also gets some extra macadamia nuts on top before serving. This version is also perfect for summer because it requires no baking.
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Macadamia Key Lime Pie
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies I used Keebler's Simply Shortbread
- ½ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
- ¼ cup sugar
- â…“ cup butter melted
Filling:
- 1 8 oz pkg. light cream cheese, softened
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3-1/2 cup lime juice - depending how tart you like it
Topping:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 heaping Tbsp powdered sugar
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
- lime slices or lime zest optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the crust ingredients together until well combine.
- Press mixture into a 9-inch greased pie place and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Slowly beat in condensed milk until blended. Then blend in lime juice.
- Pour mixture into prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Beat in powdered sugar until blended. Spoon or pipe whipped cream on pie before serving and sprinkle macadamia nuts over the whipped cream. Garnish with lime slices if desired. Serves 6-8
Adapted from Taste of Home June/July 2013.
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