CARIBBEAN BLACK BOTTOMED KEY LIME PIE

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Serve this key lime pie this summer when you're looking for a cool dessert on a hot day. The pie is extra creamy with a delicious chocolate cookie crust. It has a tart, sweet flavor with a tropical flair. Top this with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest for a fancy but easy to make key lime pie.

Provided by Michelle Fedele

Categories     Pies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST
2 Tbsp almonds, chopped
20 chocolate cookies
4 Tbsp melted butter
FILLING
1 lb cream cheese
2/3 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp lime zest
1/4 c fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F and then prepare the crust. Finely crush the cookies and almonds in a food processor.
  • 2. Add the melted butter and combine.
  • 3. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 4. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • 5. Add the eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Beat until smooth.
  • 6. Gently beat in the sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice.
  • 7. Pour the mixture into the crust.
  • 8. Bake 40-50 minutes until the pie is slightly puffed and the center is set.
  • 9. Cool completely on wire racks. Then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

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