Dessert for 8
Macadamia Key Lime Pie
$5.37for 420 minServes 8
A buttery cookie and macadamia crust holds tangy cream cheese lime filling topped with whipped cream and nuts.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Crackers, 4 oz$0.22/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.88Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 3.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.36Typical price |
 | Butter, 2.75 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.07Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Evaporated, 14 oz$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.96Typical price |
 | Juice, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.75 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.34 per serving$5.37 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice or lime juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Steps
- Mix the crushed cookies, finely chopped macadamias, sugar, and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth, then mix in the lime juice.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the filling into the crust, top with the remaining macadamias, and chill for 10 minutes.
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