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 (8 inches); Sweetened whipped cream or creme fraiche, optional

This sweet tooth satisfying 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 (8 inches)
Sweetened whipped cream or creme fraiche, optional

Directions

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.
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.

Originally published as Lime Basil Pie in Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2016