MACADAMIA KEY LIME PIE

Macadamia Key Lime Pie image

I make Key lime pie at least four times a month during summer, it's so refreshing. The shortbread crust adds richness. -Brynn LeMaire, Gueydan, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice or lime juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs, macadamia nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk and lime juice until blended. Transfer to crust. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours., In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; spoon or pipe onto pie. Top with macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Fat 45g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.