Hello my friends! This is my first entry into the Cook With Us Contest!

I have been watching this great contest for a few weeks and finally decided I would jump in. I have seen such beautiful entries.

I first want to thank @offoodandart, @pandamama and @chefsteve for hosting this contest. Week #13 and already several great entries! Good luck to all!

This week I am sharing my Avocado Key Lime Pie with Sugared Lime Slices. I hope you’ll enjoy.

Since we live in a tropical area, fruit is everywhere and with weather being warm most of the year pies which are light on the palate and chilled are a godsend. Typical Key Lime Pies can be so yummy but often packed with processed sugars. This pie presents an alternative I think you will enjoy!

So come along, Let’s make a Pie!

An Avocado Key Lime Pie with Sugared Lime Slices!!

You will need
Crust

• 1 ½ cup Almonds
• 3/4 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
• 3/4 cup organic unsweetened Coconut

Avocado Lime Filling

• 4 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
• 5 Avocados
• 5 tablespoons Maple Syrup (to taste)
• Pinch of Sea Salt
• Zest of one lime
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Sugared Lemons

• 1 cup Coconut Sugar
• 1 ½ cup filtered water
• 2 limes
  

Preparation

Crust

• Place Almonds in food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  

  

• Add remaining crust ingredients and continue to process until fully combined. Press firmly into Springform pan. Set Aside.

• Zest those limes! What a beautiful color, right?
  

Avocado Lime Filling

• Place all ingredients for filling into blender. Process until very smooth. We want this to be light and fluffy!! Taste it if you want, may want to add more lime juice or maple syrup, its up to you! Pour over crust

• Place in freezer for 2 hours or overnight. If you want a frozen dessert, it is great!

Now for the sugared limes! This is great, they’re tart and sweet! You’ll love them!

• Slice the limes 1/8” thick. Place the sugar and water on the stove. Stir over heat until sugar is dissolved. Add the limes and simmer for 15 minutes.
  

  

• Remove lime slices and place on parchment paper. You can either let them dry (they will be sticky) or I like to place them on my dehydrator for 4 hours. This takes a bit of the moisture out, makes them a bit like dried fruits! Dip them in sugar if you wish…or not! They really don’t need it!

Let’s put this all together!

Slice it up and enjoy!!

I hope you will enjoy this recipe. We did!

It is so light and creamy AND good for you! Avocados are loaded with fiber, high in potassium and heart healthy fats! Please do try! It feels much better eating desserts when you know it’s a healthy dessert!

And as always, blessings to you all!