CREAMY LIME PIE

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This is my no-bake answer to traditional Key lime pie. It is quite rich with a more delicate lime flavor.

Provided by maigrey

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
ΒΌ cup very hot water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
3 drops green food coloring
1 limes, zested and juiced
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in hot water in small bowl.
  • Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Mix Neufchatel cheese and green food coloring in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on low until smooth and even in color. Add gelatin mixture and continue mixing to incorporate. Reserve a pinch of lime zest for garnishing the fishing pie; beat lime zest and lime juice into the cheese mixture. Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture using a spatula; spread into the prepared pie crust. Garnish with the reserved lime zest.
  • Cover pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 392.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

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