Description

Although limes are green, Key Lime pie has a yellow filling because the juice from these limes are yellow. You can make this pie with a graham cracker crust, but it is fantastic with a pecan crust.

Ingredients

• Pecan Crust:
• 2 c. pecans
• 4 soft dates, pitted
• 1 T. maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 t. sea salt
• 1 T. coconut oil
• Pie:
• 9 inch pecan crust
• 1 1/3 c. heavy cream
• 1 1/2 c. shredded sweetened coconut
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 14 oz.can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 c. fresh Key (or regular) lime juice (from about 5 regular limes)
• 1/4 c. sugar

Steps

1. Pecan crust:
2. Soak dates in 1/2 c. water 5-10 minutes or until soft.
3. In a food processor, chop the pecans, leaving some pieces. Add the dates and the remaining ingredients. Pulse until well-combined but still a little chunky. Do not overprocess.