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Will be making this again - a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sugarcrystal"},"reviewBody":"Really easy & so good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Barbra-Sue"},"reviewBody":"My guys favorite Key Lime Pie!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kriparr"},"reviewBody":"I added powdered sugar to the whipped cream.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tideandthyme"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delicious. I browned the crust in 400 degree oven for about 5 minutes, then refrigerated and proceeded with the recipe as directed. I also added some lime zest to the filling mixture. Set up and cut beautifully after 4 hours. Will definitely be making this one again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Katydidd76"},"reviewBody":"A definite winner and one that I will make again and again. I had to vary this a bit since my grocery store was out of macadamia nuts. I simply increased the amount of crushed shortbread cookies in the crust to 1-1\/2 cups and topped the pie with flaked coconut. Turned out perfectly and SOOO delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rustedgold1"},"reviewBody":"Just enough tang and sweetness for me! I love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dylan's mama","givenName":"dylan's","familyName":"mama"},"reviewBody":"Amazing! I'm wondering if anyone has successfully tried to lighten it up a bit. With the amount of times I make this I need to try to find a lighter version (for health reasons) so that I can keep eating it! :) It is SO yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarineMom_texas"},"reviewBody":"I prepared this pie today and let me tell you, folks, this pie is a winner!! The only changes I made was to use fat free condensed milk (which you could not tell) and low fat cream cheese. If you didn't want to use macadamia nuts I think you could use toasted pecans. This would make a wonderful dessert for guests. It is an easy pie to prepare but there are two steps requiring refrigeration so you need to start early. I highly recommend this pie and would give it ten stars if I could.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SimpleFoods"},"reviewBody":"sooo glad to see somebody's solution to my idea of \"this recipe is a recipe that doesn't feed enough key lime lovers!\" I was wondering about putting it in a 13x9 and voila' - somebody very helpfully beat me to it! Thank you! I may have to make it today - to celebrate my 75th Day!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JGa2595176"},"reviewBody":"I made this pie today for Father's Day. A sure hit! Will make again for sure. I liked that it was no bake and very easy. Delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"leileen"},"reviewBody":"To provide a nice green color and tartness, I add 1 or 2 tablespoons of lime jello powder. It makes the pie so pretty and tangy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ronnyjr1"},"reviewBody":"I made this for Thanksgiving. I didn't taste it. People were saying 'what type of pie is this'. Initially I said 'I don't know' although I did of course know. The people were saying that the pie was delicious. Then I said, 'oh I prepared that pie'. They said it was really, really good! I did crush the macadamia cookies into crumbs, but not fine crumbs. I guess you really don't have to either. I couldn't find my mixer so I didn't worry about the whipped cream. I guess I could have used the blender, but I didn't. I will make this again for Christmas. I think I'll taste it next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pallybaker"},"reviewBody":"I haven't made this yet but will be making it at least once this summer. Sounds scrumptious!....As for freezing it, I would make the pie, an chill it very well first. Then freeze air tight without whipped cream (if using).Thaw in friger overnight then pipe on whipped cream. (The reason fof getting the pie as cold as possible before freezing is because if you freeeze it from room temp it tends to create large ice crystals inside possibly causing the pie to be mushy after thawing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"davidkanigan"},"reviewBody":"Excellent!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JanCH"},"reviewBody":"Excellent. Very refreshing summer pie. AND so easy!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"katandalan"},"reviewBody":"Followed the recipe exactly but the crust was very crumbly and would not stay together when cutting a slice. Also, it didn't solidify . It remained more like soft pudding and didn't keep it's shape when slicing. Had a good flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kasha"},"reviewBody":"very good, light not to sweet easy to make!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jaclyn_mullahy"},"reviewBody":"This was awesome! Everyone raved about it. I didn't have key lime juice so i split the lime juice it called for half lemon juice and half lime juice. You couldn't tell the difference!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CatMurphy"},"reviewBody":"This pie was delicious! I used reduced fat cream cheese (which probably made the pie less firm) and regular limes. I sprinkled extra chopped mac nuts with sea salt on top and the balance of the sweet, tart, salt and crunch from the nuts was divine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pdarwin"},"reviewBody":"I made this for my annual St. Patrick's Day Party. It was very good and everyone seemed to enjoy. The crust was not as flavorful as I had hoped and that is why I only gave it 4 points, but will definitely make again, but will use graham cracker crust next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LadyAtexas"},"reviewBody":"Yummy!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Karen Perkins","givenName":"Karen","familyName":"Perkins"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe as well as my family and friends. Easy to make and will disappear quickly.!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PIEGRL"},"reviewBody":"This was a good summer pie I enjoyed it but I did not try the crust maybe next time I used gram cracker instead I did use Nellie & Joes key lime juice for the first time that stuff is the bomb.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"97320","romance_copy_dek":"I make Key lime pie at least four times a month during summer\u2014it\u2019s so refreshing. 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Amazing! I'm wondering if anyone has successfully tried to lighten it up a bit. With the amount of times I make this I need to try to find a lighter version (for health reasons) so that I can keep eating it! :) It is SO yummy!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/14\/2017 20:24","GUID":"d4fe53fc510e4298ac58272ef8676ed0","MemberId":4441033,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dylan's mama","SubmittedDate":"03\/14\/2017 20:24"},{"Comment":"
To provide a nice green color and tartness, I add 1 or 2 tablespoons of lime jello powder. It makes the pie so pretty and tangy.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/14\/2016 16:59","GUID":"f8363bcf79a74b25ad801a31b1fc3b97","MemberId":5009214,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"leileen","SubmittedDate":"07\/14\/2016 16:59"},{"Comment":"
Really easy & so good!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"05\/28\/2016 17:27","GUID":"3abb538d97894b83875064d59f204e8e","MemberId":5836839,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sugarcrystal","SubmittedDate":"05\/28\/2016 17:27"},{"Comment":"
My guys favorite Key Lime Pie!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/24\/2016 22:51","GUID":"06ccacb514294105bb793b6184621690","MemberId":7951912,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Barbra-Sue","SubmittedDate":"05\/24\/2016 22:51"},{"Comment":"
I made this for Thanksgiving. I didn't taste it. People were saying 'what type of pie is this'. Initially I said 'I don't know' although I did of course know. The people were saying that the pie was delicious. Then I said, 'oh I prepared that pie'. They said it was really, really good! I did crush the macadamia cookies into crumbs, but not fine crumbs. I guess you really don't have to either. I couldn't find my mixer so I didn't worry about the whipped cream. I guess I could have used the blender, but I didn't. I will make this again for Christmas. I think I'll taste it next time.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/28\/2015 11:05","GUID":"ca386c5f4a194045b30a17816a239362","MemberId":8085617,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ronnyjr1","SubmittedDate":"11\/28\/2015 11:05"},{"Comment":"
I made this for my annual St. Patrick's Day Party. It was very good and everyone seemed to enjoy. The crust was not as flavorful as I had hoped and that is why I only gave it 4 points, but will definitely make again, but will use graham cracker crust next time.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"03\/23\/2015 13:02","GUID":"e4b0925255334db6a8e5ebd23edf1439","MemberId":7144531,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"pdarwin","SubmittedDate":"03\/23\/2015 13:02"},{"Comment":"
This was a good summer pie I enjoyed it but I did not try the crust maybe next time I used gram cracker instead I did use Nellie & Joes key lime juice for the first time that stuff is the bomb.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"07\/06\/2014 08:31","GUID":"fc534ae44a5748fcb305a1ba08b1fa94","MemberId":7141412,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"PIEGRL","SubmittedDate":"07\/06\/2014 08:30"},{"Comment":"
I added powdered sugar to the whipped cream.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"06\/15\/2014 16:19","GUID":"ebef8f98133840eb84f31a7edf8745ed","MemberId":7130132,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kriparr","SubmittedDate":"06\/15\/2014 16:19"},{"Comment":"
Very good and easy to make. I used graham crackers instead of shortbread for the crust and baked it for 10 minutes at 350. This was a big hit with the family!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"06\/10\/2014 18:14","GUID":"88a88aa0b44f4a0f9c32d74f84dcd1bb","MemberId":7402990,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dvierzen","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2014 18:13"},{"Comment":"
Followed the recipe exactly but the crust was very crumbly and would not stay together when cutting a slice. Also, it didn't solidify . It remained more like soft pudding and didn't keep it's shape when slicing. Had a good flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2014 10:43","GUID":"f47b87fe4dd848bab710c1026fd6b926","MemberId":5391877,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"katandalan","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2014 10:43"},{"Comment":"
Excellent. Very refreshing summer pie. AND so easy!!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"05\/30\/2014 13:55","GUID":"6171daf0e8ce499fbf4d2b1ad77fbfa1","MemberId":6677345,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JanCH","SubmittedDate":"05\/30\/2014 13:54"},{"Comment":"
I haven't made this yet but will be making it at least once this summer. Sounds scrumptious!....As for freezing it, I would make the pie, an chill it very well first. Then freeze air tight without whipped cream (if using).Thaw in friger overnight then pipe on whipped cream. (The reason fof getting the pie as cold as possible before freezing is because if you freeeze it from room temp it tends to create large ice crystals inside possibly causing the pie to be mushy after thawing.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"05\/29\/2014 11:07","GUID":"c997463ec1a046e8bfdd2d09ef6c83e7","MemberId":7678766,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pallybaker","SubmittedDate":"05\/29\/2014 11:04"},{"Comment":"
Lovely!!!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"05\/29\/2014 09:49","GUID":"f16ee4e250b843678f662e83379d25e6","MemberId":7744825,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"GillPL","SubmittedDate":"05\/29\/2014 09:49"},{"Comment":"
I gave it 5 stars because i don't want to drop the average--and I have NO doubt it will be delicious!! Does anyone know if this can be frozen?<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"05\/29\/2014 08:29","GUID":"105dc6b1b9a745fd9514286a8983d94a","MemberId":7142913,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ilovejeff","SubmittedDate":"05\/29\/2014 08:29"},{"Comment":"
Yummy!!!!!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"05\/29\/2014 07:58","GUID":"97715bf229fe45c0a6db2f561133c0c3","MemberId":6944764,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LadyAtexas","SubmittedDate":"05\/29\/2014 07:57"},{"Comment":"
sooo glad to see somebody's solution to my idea of "this recipe is a recipe that doesn't feed enough key lime lovers!" I was wondering about putting it in a 13x9 and voila' - somebody very helpfully beat me to it! Thank you! I may have to make it today - to celebrate my 75th Day!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"05\/29\/2014 07:32","GUID":"877796184ccc43a1bb9c96ceb34b387a","MemberId":7160373,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SimpleFoods","SubmittedDate":"05\/29\/2014 07:32"},{"Comment":"
I love this recipe as well as my family and friends. Easy to make and will disappear quickly.!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"","GUID":"25b1797e7d844981a74a76380ce91fec","MemberId":6932908,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Karen Perkins","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2013 03:41"},{"Comment":"
So Good! My whole family loved it! I actually doubled the recipe and put it in a 9X13" pan because it was a little easier than making two pies.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"09\/05\/2013 13:10","GUID":"02b3e0b7abbf41b0a082f930ec7f3877","MemberId":4868549,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jlhornberger","SubmittedDate":"09\/05\/2013 13:09"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"08\/09\/2013 14:19","GUID":"8c233e7fb7be43a3bc3b392acaff241d","MemberId":7094499,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Snowcatpa","SubmittedDate":"08\/09\/2013 14:19"},{"Comment":"
Absolutely delicious. I browned the crust in 400 degree oven for about 5 minutes, then refrigerated and proceeded with the recipe as directed. I also added some lime zest to the filling mixture. Set up and cut beautifully after 4 hours. Will definitely be making this one again!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"08\/07\/2013 21:27","GUID":"e4f390da0e014328a632847324c24a01","MemberId":6496861,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tideandthyme","SubmittedDate":"08\/07\/2013 21:27"},{"Comment":"
This recipe was absolutely delicious. I added 2 T. of sugar to the heavy whipping cream, and it was a perfect topping. The photo of my finished pie with credit to TOH, of course, was featured on a national cooking show!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"09\/27\/2013 23:00","GUID":"d4c2f0e0af904a1bbbb326b825b605bb","MemberId":4204043,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rcoker09","SubmittedDate":"08\/03\/2013 12:39"},{"Comment":"
Just enough tang and sweetness for me! I love it!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"08\/03\/2013 01:36","GUID":"d7db538928c045c1bcea5c23e3822995","MemberId":3141438,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rustedgold1","SubmittedDate":"08\/03\/2013 01:36"},{"Comment":"
This was awesome! Everyone raved about it. I didn't have key lime juice so i split the lime juice it called for half lemon juice and half lime juice. You couldn't tell the difference!<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"07\/15\/2013 08:30","GUID":"ae58d445b8394e7d8a37ae36484bf0f7","MemberId":6653625,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jaclyn_mullahy","SubmittedDate":"07\/15\/2013 08:29"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"07\/14\/2013 13:51","GUID":"cb2959f965644f559ae07205d193ccfb","MemberId":3870843,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ejshellabarger","SubmittedDate":"07\/14\/2013 13:51"},{"Comment":"
I've made it twice already. Easy to make and delicious. The only down side is that it was rather expensive. But I could make more than 1 pie with the ingredients I bought. I think you could also make it with pecan shortbread cookies and sprinkle pecans on top.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"07\/11\/2013 00:53","GUID":"194f5fad796a480da38e053450dc5ef3","MemberId":1253578,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"pi2578","SubmittedDate":"07\/11\/2013 00:53"},{"Comment":"
very good, light not to sweet easy to make!<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"07\/03\/2013 10:49","GUID":"B6A0E8B7C31C66EEF4906A1E92B86DE7","MemberId":179140,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kasha","SubmittedDate":"07\/03\/2013 10:49"},{"Comment":"
This pie was delicious! I used reduced fat cream cheese (which probably made the pie less firm) and regular limes. I sprinkled extra chopped mac nuts with sea salt on top and the balance of the sweet, tart, salt and crunch from the nuts was divine.<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2013 18:19","GUID":"110b176dc0744615bb8c3d7bb6981a0f","MemberId":7117971,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CatMurphy","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2013 18:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"06\/22\/2013 14:34","GUID":"a95dc7f259484188af62b9629469dd49","MemberId":5033229,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Vorps48","SubmittedDate":"06\/22\/2013 14:34"},{"Comment":"
I made this pie today for Father's Day. A sure hit! Will make again for sure. I liked that it was no bake and very easy. Delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"06\/16\/2013 19:19","GUID":"3DA0C4E2FC6A430BA48E4083FBE8802F","MemberId":496732,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JGa2595176","SubmittedDate":"06\/16\/2013 19:19"},{"Comment":"
A definite winner and one that I will make again and again. I had to vary this a bit since my grocery store was out of macadamia nuts. I simply increased the amount of crushed shortbread cookies in the crust to 1-1\/2 cups and topped the pie with flaked coconut. Turned out perfectly and SOOO delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"06\/10\/2013 20:09","GUID":"c71a3e11efd246b8ab9fe808997acb5b","MemberId":6995720,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Katydidd76","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2013 20:09"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"06\/09\/2013 18:13","GUID":"EDC5180AA9F745869B8DFE719A0C5EB6","MemberId":1203205,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"joyciana","SubmittedDate":"06\/09\/2013 18:13"},{"Comment":"
Excellent!<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"06\/08\/2013 17:07","GUID":"2e8e8580a44c4f8695e23469703af150","MemberId":5107315,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"davidkanigan","SubmittedDate":"06\/08\/2013 17:06"},{"Comment":"
I prepared this pie today and let me tell you, folks, this pie is a winner!! The only changes I made was to use fat free condensed milk (which you could not tell) and low fat cream cheese. If you didn't want to use macadamia nuts I think you could use toasted pecans. This would make a wonderful dessert for guests. It is an easy pie to prepare but there are two steps requiring refrigeration so you need to start early. I highly recommend this pie and would give it ten stars if I could.<\/p>","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2013 19:59","GUID":"F05779EA64F169F8FF62793BB72979ED","MemberId":31788,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MarineMom_texas","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2013 19:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2013 18:15","GUID":"2fe9fa8977d04c7488fab2ea1a2e6d1d","MemberId":6501671,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"TeddyLynne","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2013 18:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2013 13:58","GUID":"3bea518727a94f6f9efcd9685ec0cacf","MemberId":5840540,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Mikiea","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2013 13:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2013 14:29","GUID":"f1a54630e16e4dc48bad2db98212d594","MemberId":1978234,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"panaka","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2013 14:29"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2013 11:04","GUID":"1d3fa46d69374dc78e9f5d98852dbf81","MemberId":6262560,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"jjmcclain","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2013 11:04"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"06\/01\/2013 17:18","GUID":"accc23791ddb40ae9ee7721a343c06b5","MemberId":6226735,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"chuckfoy@worker.com","SubmittedDate":"06\/01\/2013 17:18"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44038,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312199,"name":"Pies","slug":"pies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312134,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for pie recipes? Find great tasting desserts from pie recipes including apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies, cherry pies, and more pie recipes and ideas.","parent":310796,"count":1553,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pies\/"},{"term_id":340265,"name":"Cream Cheese Pies","slug":"cream-cheese-pies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":340196,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Simply mixed, poured and chilled, some cream cheese pie recipes are the easiest homemade desserts. Other baked cream cheese pie recipes make for a simple alternative to cheesecake.","parent":312199,"count":205,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pies\/cream-cheese-pies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Macadamia Key Lime Pie"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n