Key Lime Cheesecake Pie

An exceptionally creamy, rich decadent dessert. The coconut crumb crust gives this key lime a delightfully different twist. Recipe from the Kraft Jello website.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups  coconut cookies (coconut bar cookies, finely crushed)
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lime zest
• 1⁄3 cup lime juice
• 3  drops  green food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Mix crumbs, butter and sugar; press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
2. Beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add peel, juice and food coloring; mix well. Pour into crust.
3. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.