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Ready for a sweet and fun island adventure?! This Twisted Key Lime Pie is about to take your tastebuds there! With a unique, crunchy macadamia nut crust and creamy key lime filling, this recipe is a refreshing tropical twist on a classic dessert. Every bite will transport you to island time, with its tangy lime flavor and a nutty texture that will convince your tastebuds that you live by the sea now. Perfect for any occasion, Twisted Key Lime Pie will be a hit with anyone who loves a little coastal excitement with their sweets!
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 cup shortbread cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup Key lime juice or lime juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
Directions
Step 1 -Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
Step 2 -In a small bowl, mix the cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup of the macadamia nuts, and the sugar together.
Step 3 -Stir the melted butter into the pie crust mixture.
Step 4 -Press the pie crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate.
Step 5 -Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes.
Step 6 -In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth.
Step 7 -Beat the milk and the lime juice into the cream cheese until it is blended.
Step 8 -Evenly spread the filling mixture into the pie crust.
Step 9 -Refrigerate the pie, covered, for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
Step 10 -In a small bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
Step 11 -Spoon or pipe the whipped cream onto the pie and sprinkle with the remaining macadamia nuts.
Step 12 -Slice and serve.
