Kiwi Lime Pie
- 14 whole graham crackers (the 4-section large pieces)
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest plus 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 large egg yolks
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 kiwis, peeled
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crust: Put the graham crackers and most of the macadamia nuts in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the butter and sugar and process again to combine.
- Press into a pie pan and bake until golden and set, about 5 minutes.
- Set aside to cool slightly while you make the filling.
- For the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the lime zest and juice and egg yolks and mix until combined.
- Add the condensed milk and mix on high until smooth and thick.
- Pour the mixture into the crust and bake until no longer jiggly, about 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, more if possible.
- For the topping: Pour the cold heavy cream into a clean mixer bowl.
- Add the sugar and beat on high speed until the whipped cream is very stiff.
- Slice the kiwis and cover the surface of the cooled pie with the slices.
- Spread the whipped cream on top.
- Slice the remaining kiwi slices in half and decorate the top of the pie with them.
- Chop the remaining macadamia nuts, sprinkle on top and serve.
graham crackers, nuts, butter, sugar, lime zest plus, egg yolks, condensed milk, heavy cream, sugar, kiwis
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/kiwi-lime-pie.html (may not work)