Key Lime Cheesecake Pie

Key Lime Cheesecake Pie

Give each bite of velvety cheesecake a refreshing, citrus splash!

Prep Time

30

Minutes

Total Time

3:15

Hrs:Mins

Makes

8

servings

1
box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
Filling
1
envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2
cup fresh lime juice
1
cup sugar
2
eggs, beaten
2
packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/4
cup butter or margarine, softened
1
cup whipping cream
1 1/2
teaspoons grated lime peel
1/2
cup whipping cream, whipped, sweetened
Lime slices
  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes.
  2. In 1-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin on lime juice. Let stand 5 minutes to soften. Using wire whisk, beat in sugar and eggs. Heat mixture to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat; boil gently 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Pour in hot lime juice mixture; beat until smooth and well blended. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until cool, stirring occasionally.
  4. 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. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices as desired. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.
Makes 8 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
For authenticity, use Key limes for the fresh juice and peel. If needed, Key lime juice is available bottled.
Tip
To soften cream cheese, simply let it come to room temperature.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 500
    • (Calories from Fat 320),
  • Total Fat 35g
    • (Saturated Fat 20g,
    • Trans Fat 1g),
  • Cholesterol 145mg;
  • Sodium 250mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 41g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 27g),
  • Protein 5g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 6 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 3;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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