Rich, decadent desserts are wonderful. However, if you're like me, after enjoying a deliciously rich meal a crisp, lighter desert is perfect. The mandarin oranges add a level of sweetness and texture to the traditional key lime pie and makes a perfect ending to your meal. Sweet, creamy and delicious!
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| "A burst of Mandarin in a creamy Key lime base!" |
INGREDIENTS:
1
cup graham crackers, crushed
1/4
cup sugar
1/3
cup butter, melted
1
egg
1
egg yolk
2
teaspoons key lime zest
1/4
cup key lime juice
1
can Mandarin oranges (reserve juice)
1
can sweetened condensed milk
1/4
cup heavy cream
PREPARATION:
Preheat
oven to 350 degrees F
1.
In
a bowl, combine graham crackers, sugar and melted butter. Mix with fork.
2.
Form
the pie crust by pressing graham cracker mixture into a glass pie dish covering
the sides and bottom evenly.
3.
Using
an electric mixer, whip eggs on high until they become frothy (about 1 minute).
4.
Add
key lime zest, juice and Mandarin orange juice; whip on high for 2 minutes.
5.
Add
the condensed milk and heavy cream.
Continue to mix on high until the filling thickens (the consistency of
sour cream or yogurt).
6.
Place
1/2 of the Mandarin oranges over the bottom of the crust.
7.
Pour
filling over the Mandarin oranges; use a spatula to spread evenly.
8.
Place
the remaining Mandarin oranges over the top of the pie.
9.
Bake
for 15 minutes.
10.
Cool
and refrigerate pie for a minimum of 3-4 hours.
11.
Serve
and enjoy!
