Limeade Pie With Graham Nut Crust Recipe

Name: Limeade Pie With Graham Nut Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp; 6 ounces cream cheese, room temp; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest; ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice; ¼ cup pecans; 10 low-fat graham crackers (5 oz); 3 tablespoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp
6 ounces cream cheese, room temp
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
¼ cup pecans
10 low-fat graham crackers (5 oz)
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1
To make crust: Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Place pecans in single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
3
Remove from oven and cool.
4
Place graham crackers in bowl of food processor fitted with metal blade; pulse until fine crumbs form.
5
Add sugar, salt and pecans; pulse to combine.
6
Add butter and pulse until fine crumbs form.
7
Transfer to a rectangular, 13 1/2 by 4 1/4-inch tart pan (or a 10-inch round tart pan) with a removable bottom, and pat evenly onto bottom and up sides.
8
Place pan on a baking sheet; bake until crust is golden and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
10
For pie: In bowl of food processor fitted with metal blade, combine cream cheeses and sugar; process until mixture is smooth.
11
Add lime zest and juice; pulse several times to combine.
12
Transfer filling to prepared graham nut crust; cover with plastic wrap after putting toothpicks throughout; otherwise, plastic wrap will stick.
13
Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
14
Slice and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp, 6 ounces cream cheese, room temp, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Limeade Pie With Graham Nut Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Limeade Pie With Graham Nut Crust

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