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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 5 ounces animal crackers
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- For the Filling:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- Pinch of salt
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup Key lime juice
- For the Garnish:
- ¾ cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened), toasted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 106g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 327 | |
| Calories from Fat 134 | 41% |
| Total Fat 15.32g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 9.85g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium 299mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 43.7g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 42.13g | 28% |
| Protein 5.98g | 10% |
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