Description
Experience a delicious twist on the classic dessert with this Savory Key Lime Cream Pie. Combining the tartness of key limes with creamy textures and fresh herbs, this unique dish elevates your culinary repertoire. Perfect for any meal setting—be it as an appetizer, side dish, or main course—it promises to awaken your taste buds and impress your guests with its unexpected flavor profile.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ cup fresh key lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (cilantro or basil), finely chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press into a pie pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually mix in key lime juice.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Fold in fresh herbs.
- Pour filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to fully set.
- Slice, garnish with herbs or lime zest if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg