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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Delicious Coconut Key Lime Pie

This Coconut Key Lime Pie is a zesty and creamy dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Crust Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Group: Filling Ingredients
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Group: Garnish Ingredients
  • additional shredded coconut, toasted (optional)
  • lime wedges

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pie plate 9-inch
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, unsweetened shredded coconut, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until it resembles damp sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form a sturdy base. Bake for about 10 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. While the crust cools, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, freshly squeezed key lime juice, and lime zest in a large mixing bowl until silky smooth.
  3. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for about 15 minutes, watching for the center to set while still slightly jiggly. Let it cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  4. Just before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy topping.
  5. Slice your chilled pie and top each piece generously with whipped cream. If you toasted some coconut, sprinkle it on top as a delightful finishing touch. Serve with a wedge of lime on the side for that festive flair.

Notes

This dessert transforms beautifully as it chills; don’t skip the chilling step for the ideal texture.