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    Creamy Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    This creamy key lime pie with its gluten-free almond meal crust will bring smiles all around.

    Creamy Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie - Image: CC BY 2.0--Stacy Spensley
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    Celiac.com 06/28/2023 - This recipe for Creamy Key Lime Pie delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tart, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. From the first bite to the last, you'll experience the zing of freshly squeezed key lime juice, and the silky smoothness of the filling, perfectly balanced with the gluten-free almond meal crust.

    Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself to a slice of tropical paradise, this gluten-free Creamy Key Lime Pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's a dessert that brings a burst of sunshine to any table and leaves a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to savor it.

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    Ingredients:

    • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
    • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
    • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
    • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
    • ½ cup Key lime juice
    • ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
    • Sliced Key limes, optional
    • Gluten-free almond meal crust (See recipe below)

    Directions:
    In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. 

    Press onto bottom and up side of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. 

    Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form.

    In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk and lime juice until blended.

    Fold in 2 cups whipped cream.

    Spoon into prepared crust.

    Top with remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut.

    Refrigerate until serving, at least 4 hours. If desired, garnish with sliced Key limes.

    Gluten-Free Nut Crust

    Ingredients:

    • ¾ cup finely crushed almonds
    • ¾ cup almond meal
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoons butter, room temperature

    Directions:
    Heat oven to 300F. Place all nut crust ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.

    Lightly coat the bottom and sides of a pie pan with oil. Pour the nut crust mixture into the pan.

    Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press the crumbs down into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.

    Place crust in oven and bake about 5 minutes, or until the crust is slightly browned. Remove and cool.


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    Thank you! I'm going to try this!

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    Jefferson Adams is Celiac.com's senior writer and Digital Content Director. He earned his B.A. and M.F.A. at Arizona State University. His articles, essays, poems, stories and book reviews have appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and websites, including North American Project, Antioch Review, Caliban, Mississippi Review, Slate, and more. He is the author of more than 2,500 articles on celiac disease. His university coursework includes studies in science, scientific methodology, biology, anatomy, physiology, medicine, logic, and advanced research. He previously devised health and medical content for Colgate, Dove, Pfizer, Sharecare, Walgreens, and more. Jefferson has spoken about celiac disease to the media, including an appearance on the KQED radio show Forum, and is the editor of numerous books, including "Cereal Killers" by Scott Adams and Ron Hoggan, Ed.D.

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