MARSHMALLOW-ALMOND KEY LIME PIE

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Summer is peak season for Key limes-a must for this pie's distinctive sweet-tart flavor. Unlike other Key lime pies, mine has a smooth marshmallow layer on top that makes it stand out as a crowd favorite. -Judy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon grated Key lime peel
1/2 cup Key lime juice
Dash salt
1 large egg yolk
1-3/4 cups miniature marshmallows
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup almonds in a food processor; process until almonds are finely chopped. Add melted butter and honey; process until crumbly. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat 5 ounces cream cheese, milk, lime peel, lime juice and salt until blended. Add egg yolk; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Bake until center is almost set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, place marshmallows and butter in a small heavy saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Transfer to a large bowl; beat in remaining cream cheese until blended. Beat in cream. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., Beat chilled marshmallow mixture until light and fluffy. Spread over pie; sprinkle with remaining almonds. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Nomthandazo Xaba
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Jan Klein
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a real crowd-pleaser.


azaria louw
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great!


Prince tv
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to impress your friends and family.


Kels _the_Bear
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This pie is very rich, so a little goes a long way.


jari abidi
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I'm not a fan of marshmallow, so I omitted it from the recipe. The pie was still delicious.


Edmond Joseph
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was delicious and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Maddison Downie
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This pie is a showstopper! It's perfect for special occasions.


jennifer hoeme
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The pie was a little too tart for my taste. I would add more sugar to the filling next time.


Madi balo
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I'm allergic to almonds, so I substituted chopped walnuts in this recipe. It turned out great!


Judy stull
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out beautifully. I would definitely make it again.


Joann Guinses
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This pie is perfect for summer! The key lime filling is refreshing and the marshmallow topping is light and fluffy.


Lateef Jaan
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I'm not a fan of key lime pie, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The marshmallow topping was a nice touch.


Natalie Wood
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover egg whites. It's also a nice change from the usual chocolate or fruit pies.


Kai CRANSTON
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The crust was dry and the filling was too runny.


Laqat Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart.


MasDiaz
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The marshmallow topping was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the rest of the pie was great.


Faderera Benjamin
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This pie was a hit at my last gathering! The combination of marshmallow, almonds, and key lime is unique and delicious. I received many compliments on it.