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.

Hakeem Khan
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This pie is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the key lime flavor is so bright and zesty. The coconut crust adds a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


HENRY ODOOM
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I made this pie for my family, and they all loved it. The key lime filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the coconut crust adds a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again.


DBROW PLANDO46
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tangy. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this pie.


irithel sasaki
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I've never made a key lime pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the pie turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Abdullah Suhail
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This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The crust is delicious, and the filling is creamy and smooth. I would recommend this pie to anyone who loves key lime pie.


carlos gabriel taveras
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I loved this pie. The coconut flavor is subtle and complements the key lime filling perfectly. I would definitely make this pie again.


Last Rusike
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This pie is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the key lime flavor is so bright and zesty. The coconut crust adds a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Bettel Ground
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I made this pie for my family, and they all loved it. The key lime filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the coconut crust adds a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Md mostakim
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tangy. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this pie.


Vegas Da Rapper
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I've never made a key lime pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the pie turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Alexii Sanchez
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This pie is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The crust is delicious, and the filling is creamy and smooth. I would recommend this pie to anyone who loves key lime pie.


Don't Stop
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I loved this pie. The coconut flavor is subtle and complements the key lime filling perfectly. I would definitely make this pie again.


Safiyyah Wright
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This pie is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the key lime flavor is so bright and zesty. The coconut crust adds a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


TF Love
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I made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the key lime and coconut. I'll definitely be making this pie again.


Suhaib Asif
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This pie is a bit of work to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tangy. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this pie.


Jimmy Mtserikyaa
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The key lime filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the coconut crust adds a nice touch of texture and flavor.


LORD CHRIS
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This pie was so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was tart and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Js Hf
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I'm not usually a fan of key lime pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut crust added a delicious new dimension to the classic flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


sergio villa
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This key lime pie with coconut crust was a huge hit at my last dinner party. The combination of the tangy key lime filling and the sweet, nutty coconut crust was divine. I'll definitely be making this again!