Macadamia Key Lime Pie

By TrayH

I make Key Lime Pie at least four times a month during summer, it’s so refreshing. The shortbread crust adds richness.

Ingredients

• ~For CRUST:
• 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
• 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• ~For the 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

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

* 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.