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Macadamia Key Lime Pie

29 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022
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
Macadamia Key Lime Pie
Macadamia Key Lime Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs, macadamia nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up side of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; spoon or pipe onto pie. Top with macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 604 calories, 45g fat (23g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.