Best 4 Coconut Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our tantalizing coconut key lime pie recipes. Embark on a journey of flavors as you discover the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy textures in this classic dessert. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, our handpicked collection of recipes will guide you in crafting an unforgettable coconut key lime pie that will satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your loved ones.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT-KEY LIME PIE



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A classic Key lime pie gets upgraded for the holidays with coconut milk in the filling. The dessert is gilded with toasted shredded coconut sprinkled on top of a billowy whipped cream topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup fresh or bottled Key lime juice
7 large egg yolks
1 Easy Press-In Pie Crust, made with graham crackers
2 cups cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed milk, coconut milk, lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth. Pour into crust and bake until set but still slightly wobbly in center, 40 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, then refrigerate 3 hours (or up to 1 day).
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and sugar on high until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. To serve, top pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 g, Fat 46 g, Protein 10 g

KEY LIME PIE WITH COCONUT CRUST



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Categories     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Spring     Summer     Chill

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

Crust:
2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup flour
7 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
2 - 14oz. cans sweetened condensed milk
5 large egg yolks
2/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon key lime juice
2 teaspoons key lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350* & Prepare Crust: Spread coconut in a pie plate in an even layer and toast, stirring occassionally, until golden. 10-12 minutes. Cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes). Pulse together flour, confectioners sugar and salt in food processor. Add coconut, butter and 1 Tablespoon (may need 2 T.) cold water. Process until dough just begins to form a ball. Press dough onto bottom and up the sides of a 10" tart pan, freeze until firm, about 10 minutes. Place parchment paper over crust & fill with pie weights. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden about 20-25 minutes, cool completely on a rack. Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl whisk together well the milk and egg yolks, Whisk in lime juice and zest. Add filling to cooled crust, transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes, until just set but not firm. Remove to a wire rack to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream.

COCONUT CRUSTED KEY LIME PIE



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Make and share this Coconut Crusted Key Lime Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dev_carlsen

Categories     Pie

Time 1h49m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/4 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into pea sized bits
1 large egg, mixed with
1 cup ice water
2 large egg whites
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 key limes, zest of
1/2 cup key lime juice

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a 9-inch tart tin plate with nonstick vegetable spray. In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and 1/4 cup of the coconut. With fingers or a pastry blender, work in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Sprinkle on 2 to 3 tablespoons of the egg water and blend together. Form into a disc and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Roll the dough into a 9 1/2-inch round and fit into the tart tin.
  • Mix together the remaining 2 cups coconut, egg whites, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Lightly press mixture against the sides of the tin. Chill for 30 minutes then bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 8 minutes, until just set.
  • Key Lime Filling: In a bowl, mix together the yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime zest and juice. Pour it into the shell and bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for 18 minutes and just set. Set on a rack to cool, refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.1, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 113.8, Sodium 80.7, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 36.4, Protein 7.9

RUM-COCONUT-KEY LIME PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 9

CRUST
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
6 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
12 creme-filled vanilla cookies, finely crushed (about 1 1/2 cups)
FILLING
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Key lime juice or lime juice
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • 1. Reserve 1 tablespoon toasted coconut for topping. In 9-inch pie pan, combine remaining coconut, margarine and cookie crumbs mix well. Press in bottom and up sides of pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.2. In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese beat until smooth and fluffy. Add lime juice and rum extract mix well. Pour into crust-lined pan. Top with reserved coconut. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until set. Store in refrigerator.TIP:* To toast coconut, spread on cookie sheet bake at 350°F. for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/10 of Recipe * Calories: 380 * Calories from Fat: 220 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 24 g 37% * Saturated Fat: 12 g 60% * Cholesterol: 40 mg 13% * Sodium: 240 mg 10% * Total Carbohydrate: 35 g 12% * Dietary Fiber: 1 g 4% * Sugars: 25 g * Protein: 6 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 4% * Calcium: 15% * Iron: 6% * Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1/2 Fruit, 4 1/2 Fat or 2 1/2 Carbohydrate, 4 1/2 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes: Fresh key limes have a more intense flavor than regular limes, which will give your pie a more authentic taste.
  • Zest and juice the limes before squeezing them: This will help to extract all of the flavor from the limes and make your pie more flavorful.
  • Use a food processor to make the graham cracker crust: This will make the process much quicker and easier, and will help to ensure that the crust is evenly blended.
  • Use a stand mixer to beat the cream cheese and sugar: This will help to ensure that the cream cheese is light and fluffy, and will make it easier to incorporate the other ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the filling: Overmixing the filling will make it dense and heavy. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the pie before serving: This will help to set the filling and make the pie easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Coconut Key Lime Pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, tangy key lime flavor, and flaky graham cracker crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give Coconut Key Lime Pie a try!

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