WHITE CHOCOLATE-MASCARPONE KEY LIME PIE

From NESTLÉ

A finalist in the Nestlé Kitchens Pie Recipe Contest, this White Chocolate-Mascarpone Key Lime Pie is sure to be a family favorite.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

3/4 cup NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Premier White Morsels

1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ CARNATION Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 package (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh or bottled key lime juice*
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream for serving (optional)

Toasted flaked coconut and lime slices for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl; stir until well mixed. Press into a 9-inch glass pie plate to form crust. Bake for 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.**

2.Place morsels in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) power for 30-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Stir until smooth. Combine morsels with sweetened condensed milk, mascarpone, lime juice and lime zest; whisk or beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour into cooled crust; smooth top. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. (Optionally, place in freezer for 15 minutes just before serving). Slice pie into 8 wedges. Serve with dollops of whipped topping or whipped cream. Garnish with toasted coconut and lime slices, if desired.

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