Summery Watermelon Lime Treat (Print View)
Juicy watermelon mixed with zingy key lime in a chocolate-drizzled Biscoff base for a cool summer treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
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1 pack (8.8 oz) speculoos cookies
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1 cup ground almonds
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6 tbsp melted unsalted butter
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2 oz melted dark chocolate
→ Filling
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2 cups strained watermelon puree (from roughly 1 pound of flesh)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp sea salt
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1 can (14-oz) condensed milk
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¾ cup fresh key lime juice
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2 large eggs
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2 tbsp cornstarch
→ Garnish
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Fluffy whipped cream
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Fresh lime zest
# Directions:
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Grind the speculoos cookies in your food processor till they're super fine. Toss in the ground almonds and give it a few pulses. While the machine runs, slowly pour in your melted butter. Give the bowl a good scrape. Turn it back on and pour in the melted chocolate, letting it mix till everything's blended well.
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Lightly oil a 10-inch pie dish or give it a quick spray. Press the cookie mix firmly into the bottom and up the sides. Pop it in the freezer while you work on the filling.
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Set aside 3 tbsp of watermelon juice in a small cup. Pour the rest into a pot with the sugar and salt. Bring it to a gentle bubble over medium heat. Let it bubble for 5 minutes, then take it off the heat.
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In a big bowl, mix together the condensed milk, lime juice, and eggs. Slowly pour in 1 cup of the hot watermelon juice while stirring. Then dump this mixture back into your pot and stir until everything's mixed well.
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Put the pot back on medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Mix the cornstarch with your saved watermelon juice until it's completely dissolved, then pour it into the pot. Keep cooking and stirring non-stop until the mix bubbles up and gets as thick as pudding, about 5 more minutes.
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Pour your filling into the frozen crust. Let it sit out and cool down for half an hour, then stick it in the fridge uncovered for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Add a layer of whipped cream and sprinkle fresh lime zest on top before you serve it.
# Notes:
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This tasty pie blends cool watermelon with tangy key lime for a standout summer treat.
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Make sure your filling gets nice and thick before you pour it in the crust for the best results.