KEY LIME YOGURT PIE

Friend Ellen shared this delightful Key Lime Yogurt Pie to us last Thursday at canasta. She kept saying I should have done this or I should not have done this. We wholeheartedly told her we wouldn't change a thing. It was perfect just the way she made it.

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KEY LIME YOGURT PIE

1        pre-made graham cracker crust
1-1/2  teaspoons gelatin (unflavored)
1/2     cup key lime juice (fresh squeezed or bottled - Ellen actually squeezed those little limes to make 1/2 cup)
6        ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1        cup non-fat plain yogurt
1/2     cup sugar
1        tablespoon grated lime zest (1 lime)
key lime slices (optional for garnish)
whipped cream (optional for garnish)

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the lime juice with the gelatin and stir.

Warm the remaining lime juice for 30 to 45 seconds in the microwave, don't let it boil. Pour into bowl with the lime juice/gelatin mixture and quickly stir with a whisk to dissolve the gelatin.

In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, and lime zest. Mix well til smooth. Add in the lime juice mixture and mix well, until fully incorporated.

Pour mixture into crust.

Chill pie thoroughly, at least one hour before serving.

Garnish slices with a little whipped topping and a key lime slice.