Healthier Key Lime Pie
Can you believe that Healthier Key Lime Pie is actually creamier and more delicious than a traditional key lime pie recipe? It's all because of the secret ingredient, a superfood that really bolsters the texture of this recipe. That's right - use an avocado in the filling, and it turns a regular pie into a to-die-for recipe. This key lime pie recipe is a sweet end to a light dinner, and while lime is primarily a summer flavor, it tastes amazing all year long.
Serves6
Preparation Time50 min
Cooking MethodNo Bake
Cooking Vessel Size9-inch Pie Plate
Ingredients
- Crust:
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- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon course salt
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
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- Filling:
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- 3 firm avocados
- 3 tablespoon key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest (regular lime will work if key limes are not available)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- Pinch of salt
- Garnish:
- Lime slices as desired
Instructions
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In a food processor, mix together the coconut, walnuts, and salt until coarsely ground.
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Add the dates and process until the mixture resembles bread crumbs and begins to clump together.
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Form the crust mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate using the back of a spoon or your fingers.
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Freeze crust in for 15 minutes to make more ridged.
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While the crust is freezing, mix all the filling in a food processor until smooth.
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Pour the filling into the crust filling just to the top of the crust.
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Set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or until set. Garnish with fresh lime slices.