Easy Avocado Pie

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Prep time:
15 minutes

Recipe Description:

Avocados make for one cool and creamy dessert! The predominant flavors in this easy pie recipe are tangy lemon zest and sweet caramelized almonds.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest only (to taste)
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 (5 1/4 oz.) pkg. vanilla-flavored pudding mix
  • 1 prepared graham cracker crust
  • Almond Topping

  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 banana, sliced (optional)
  • lime zest for decoration (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Whip together cream cheese, avocado and lemon juice until creamy.
  2. Slowly add pudding mix and whipping cream until desired thickness.
  3. Pour mixture into crust, cover and chill for 5 hours.
  4. Serve with optional sliced banana and lime garnish.
  5. Almond Topping Instructions:
  6. Line a baking sheet with wax paper or non-stick foil and set aside.
  7. Melt butter and sugar in a frying pan until they are just beginning to become liquid.
  8. Add almonds and stir continuously until the mixture begins to foam and become a light golden brown.
  9. Remove mixture from heat, then pour onto prepared baking sheet and allow to cool.
  10. Once the almond mixture becomes cool and solid, break into pieces and add to the top of the pie.

Notes & Tips:

Sliced avocados and bananas can also be used in place of or in addition to the almond topping. Add these immediately before serving.
Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (131g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g -
Monounsaturated Fat 15g -
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 510mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 27g -
Includes 24g Added Sugars 49%
Protein 7g -
Vitamin D 0.33mcg 2%
Calcium 90mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 274mg 6%
Vitamin A 197mcg 20%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Vitamin E 5mg 30%
Vitamin K 10mcg 8%
Thiamin 0.09mg 8%
Riboflavin 0.29mg 25%
Niacin 3mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.10mg 6%
Folate 47mcg DFE 10%
    (11mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 0.11mcg 4%
Pantothenic Acid 0.59mg 10%
Choline 25mg 4%
Phosphorus 276mg 20%
Magnesium 51mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 10%
Selenium 2mcg 4%
Copper 0.25mg 30%
Manganese 0.62mg 25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.