{"id":8831,"date":"2021-03-07T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T15:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfoodflavors.com\/?p=8831"},"modified":"2021-03-12T16:15:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T21:15:57","slug":"key-lime-pie-with-nut-crust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfoodflavors.com\/key-lime-pie-with-nut-crust\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Key Lime Pie with Nut Crust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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March 7, 2021. Beautiful sunny winter day. Key Lime Pie with Nut Crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I wanted to make a classic key lime pie today. Unfortunately the graham crackers in the pantry smelled stale, so I improvised and made a lovely nut and cracker crust instead! The pie tastes even better than expected!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every time I eat key lime pie, it reminds me of warm summer days, and transports me to the time we vacationed in the beautiful Florida Keys. I love that this recipe is so simple, yet so fabulously delish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is very different from the Easy Walnut Pie<\/a> and the Bourbon Pumpkin Pie<\/a> I made over the holidays because the toasted nut pie crust really adds something to this recipe! To make this Key Lime Pie, I first made the crust, and then the filling. I used the nuts I have in my fridge – walnuts and pecans, but I should think you can easily use any of your favorite nuts. Also, I used regular limes (from Costco) since Key Limes are not easily available in my neck of the woods. The rest of the stuff is mostly pantry ingredients. It just goes to show that making something delish doesn’t have to be overly complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s get baking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients for Key Lime Pie with Nut Crust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nut Crust<\/strong>
1\/2 cup (50g) shelled walnuts
1\/2 cup (65g) shelled pecans
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (or your favorite butter crackers), 1 sleeve equals approx 35 crackers
1\/4 cup (55g) brown sugar, packed
5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
pinch of salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pie Filling
<\/strong>2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.\/396g can size)
1 cup (285g) plain Greek or Indian yogurt
3\/4 cup (172g) fresh squeezed lime juice
zest from 3 to 5 limes (grate the zest before juicing the lime)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topping (optional)<\/strong>
whipped cream
lime zest or thinly slice lime<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also need a food processor to make the nutty crust, a grater for the limes, and a 9 inch Round Pie Pan.
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Preparing the Nut Crust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gather all the ingredients. Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).
Place walnuts and pecans into the food processor and blitz a few times. Add in crackers and process till they resemble coarse crumbs. Add in sugar, melted butter and pinch of salt. Mix to combine. You should end up with about 1 and a half to three-quarter cups of mixture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n