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

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Lime Basil Pie

15 min8 servings

This sweet lime and basil 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 (9 inches)

Sweetened whipped cream or creme fraiche, optional

Instructions

1 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.

2 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.