Description
Coconut Key Lime Pie is a tropical delight that perfectly balances creamy coconut with zesty lime. This luscious dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust and a refreshing filling, making it the ideal treat for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, this pie is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and stunning appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and key lime juice until smooth.
- Fold in shredded coconut gently into the mixture.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and bake for about 15 minutes until slightly set.
- Allow pie to cool completely before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Serve chilled topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (108g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg