Key Lime Cheesecake Pie

Health score
1%
Key Lime Cheesecake Pie
195 min.
8
524kcal

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Get ready for a dessert that's a true taste of paradise! This Key Lime Cheesecake Pie is a delightful twist on the classic cheesecake, bringing a burst of citrusy goodness to your taste buds. With a creamy texture and a tangy flavor, it's a refreshing treat that's perfect for any occasion. Imagine sinking your teeth into a slice of this pie, where the smooth and rich cream cheese filling meets the zesty lime juice and grated lime peel. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible! The recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance, starting with the softened cream cheese and butter, which create a luxurious base. The addition of the lime juice mixture, boiled to perfection, adds a delightful tang. And let's not forget the whipped cream, which brings a light and airy texture to the pie. The process is a labor of love, from making the pie crust to the careful folding of the lime juice mixture and whipped cream. But the result is well worth the effort. As the pie chills in the refrigerator, the anticipation builds. And when it's finally time to serve, each slice is a masterpiece, garnished with whipped cream and lime slices. This Key Lime Cheesecake Pie is a dessert that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that's both indulgent and refreshing!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs beaten
  • envelope gelatin powder unflavored
  • slices lime 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons lime zest grated
  • box pie crust dough refrigerated softened pillsbury®
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream sweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust
  2. Baked Shell. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes.
  3. In 1-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin on lime juice.
  4. Let stand 5 minutes to soften. Using wire whisk, beat in sugar and eggs.
  5. Heat mixture to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat; boil gently 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter.
  7. Pour in hot lime juice mixture; beat until smooth and well blended. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until cool, stirring occasionally.
  8. In medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in cooled lime juice mixture and grated lime peel. Spoon into cooled pie shell. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  9. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices as desired. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

Nutrition Facts

Calories524kcal
Protein5.34%
Fat55.22%
Carbs39.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.14
Glycemic Load
17.8
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.8408696029497%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.89mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:523.56kcal
26.18%
Fat:32.57g
50.11%
Saturated Fat:13.33g
83.29%
Carbohydrates:52.35g
17.45%
Net Carbohydrates:51.01g
18.55%
Sugar:26.5g
29.45%
Cholesterol:79.2mg
26.4%
Sodium:360.09mg
15.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.08g
14.16%
Vitamin A:826.04IU
16.52%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.18%
Selenium:9.02µg
12.88%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.57%
Folate:44.62µg
11.16%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.32%
Phosphorus:93.47mg
9.35%
Iron:1.57mg
8.74%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.07%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.14%
Vitamin C:5mg
6.07%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.59%
Fiber:1.35g
5.38%
Calcium:51.49mg
5.15%
Vitamin K:4.7µg
4.48%
Copper:0.08mg
3.82%
Potassium:128.47mg
3.67%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.51%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.39%
Magnesium:13.47mg
3.37%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.05%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.93%