so......I got an ankering.....for some Key lime Pie...& was
DETERMINED to make it...so I can eat it, lol.....so I made some adjustments
here & there and still need to fool with it. But I think it turned out
pretty well :) NOTE: I have also made this with fresh or frozen raspberries. I just added 2 c raspberries to the mix.
KEY LIME PIE
Crust
1 1/2 cups almonds (ground)
1/4 c vanilla protein shake (or jay robb)
1/4 c butter (OR coconut oil...yes you can
use it in place of butter & is yummy with this)
grind almonds (I did in my Ninja)...add
protein powder & butter/coconut oil...press into pan & bake @ 350 for
12-15 mins
Pie filling:
(this is a low carb substitute for sweetened condensed milk)
(this is a low carb substitute for sweetened condensed milk)
2 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
6 egg yolks (or egg substitute)
1 cup sweetener
1 tbsp xanthum gum (thickener)
Wisk all and put it on the stove to
thicken....let cool
1 pkg of KNOX unflavored gelatin
1 cup hot water
3 egg yolks or substitute
1/2 c KEY LIME juice (this is VERY
different from regular lime...so make sure it is KEY LIME)
Dissolve Knox w/ hot water, set aside
& let cool. Mix egg yolks, with Key lime juice then add cooled knox
gelatin, and the mix from above for the sweetened condensed milk....blend in
Ninja or a bowl(better to do a blender or Ninja so it will be smooth). Let
chill in refrigerator & top with sugar free cool whip & fruit.
FRUIT OR KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
Crust
1 1/2 cups almonds (ground)
1/4 c vanilla protein shake (or jay robb)
1/4 c butter (OR coconut oil...yes you can
use it in place of butter & is yummy with this)
grind almonds (I did in my Ninja)...add
protein powder & butter/coconut oil...press into pan & bake @ 350 for
12-15 mins
Cheesecake filling:
16 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sweetener (or a little more)
1/2 cup key lime juice (or 2 cups of your favorite fruit, like Raspberries)
1 pkg knox unflavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
Mix Knox gelatin & water
together...let cool. Mix cream cheese, sweetener, key lime juice & cooled
gelatin in a bowl. Pour into crust. Chill...top with sugar free cool whip....