DOUBLE LEMON PIE IN COCONUT CRUST
This was a finalist in the Honolulu Advertiser's "My Best Recipe" contest, 1990. It was originally printed in a California newpaper in the 60's. Prep time does not include chilling time.
Provided by Chilicat
Categories Pie
Time 55m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For crust, sift flour and salt, cut in butter, add toasted coconut.
- Add water, then mix.
- Roll dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
- Prick the crust and bake 10 minutes in a 425F degree oven. Cool.
- For filling, blend sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt with 2 cups hot water. Bring to a boil and cook slowly 15 minutes.
- Beat egg yolks and add small amount to the cornstarch mixture. Mix well, then add the remaining egg yolks and butter to the mixture.
- Cook 5 minutes more. Add lemon peel and juice. Cool.
- Put 1/2 of the filling in the bottom of the crust.
- Mix half of the whipped cream with remainder of filling and spread on top.
- Spread remainder of whipped cream on the top of the filling and sprinkle toasted coconut over it.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4075, Fat 259.9, SaturatedFat 163.8, Cholesterol 1309.6, Sodium 2319.6, Carbohydrate 421.6, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 256, Protein 33.5
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Benjamin Belflower
[email protected]This pie is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and looks very impressive.
Sardar Afaq
[email protected]Overall, this pie was a delicious and impressive dessert. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves lemon pie.
Dev Lama
[email protected]This pie was a bit too complicated to make. I would recommend a simpler recipe for beginner bakers.
Imran Tufail
[email protected]The crust was a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding a little more butter or oil to the crust mixture.
Liney Pineda
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the filling by about 1/4 cup.
AJAshikul Islam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut crust was actually really good, and the lemon filling was perfectly tart and sweet. I would definitely make this pie again.
Durrani Khan
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and very delicious. The coconut crust was a nice change from the traditional graham cracker crust. I would definitely make this pie again.
M Puff
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the filling. I found it to be a bit too tart for my taste.
Zohaib Nasir
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and flavorful, and the filling was perfectly tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon pie.
Gage Robertson
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the coconut crust, but it turned out to be amazing! The combination of the coconut and lemon was perfect. The pie was easy to make and looked very impressive when I served it to my guests.
Gloria
[email protected]This pie was a huge hit at our family gathering! The coconut crust was a unique and delicious twist on the classic lemon pie. The filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the meringue topping was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this pi