Lime Basil Pie

Name: Lime Basil Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 1/2 cup lime juice; 2 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches); Sweetened whipped cream or creme fraiche, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 8 servings.

This sweet lime and basil dessert has a unique taste, plus less calories and fat than the traditional Key lime pie. —Samara Donald, Redmond, Washington.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Sweetened whipped cream or creme fraiche, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk. Add lime zest, juice and egg yolks; beat just until blended. Stir in basil. Pour into crust.
2. Bake 15-18 minutes or until center is set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece (calculated without whipped cream): 328 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.

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