Key Lime Coconut Cream Pie

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. 3Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. 4Add six sheets of graham crackers (or 90 grams of Biscoff/Speculoos cookies), half a cup of sweetened shredded coconut, and a quarter cup of packed light brown sugar to a food processor.
  5. 5Add six sheets of graham crackers (or 90 grams of Biscoff/Speculoos cookies), half a cup of sweetened shredded coconut, and a quarter cup of packed light brown sugar to a food processor.
  6. 6Add six sheets of graham crackers (or 90 grams of Biscoff/Speculoos cookies), half a cup of sweetened shredded coconut, and a quarter cup of packed light brown sugar to a food processor.
  7. 7Process until you have nice, fine crumbs.
  8. 8Process until you have nice, fine crumbs.
  9. 9Process until you have nice, fine crumbs.
  10. 10With the mixer running, add a quarter cup (57 grams) of melted butter.
  11. 11With the mixer running, add a quarter cup (57 grams) of melted butter.
  12. 12With the mixer running, add a quarter cup (57 grams) of melted butter.
  13. 13Carefully remove the blade from the food processor and stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure even butter distribution.
  14. 14Carefully remove the blade from the food processor and stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure even butter distribution.
  15. 15Carefully remove the blade from the food processor and stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure even butter distribution.
  16. 16Transfer the crumb mixture into a pie dish.
  17. 17Transfer the crumb mixture into a pie dish.
  18. 18Transfer the crumb mixture into a pie dish.
  19. 19Use your fingers to roughly shape the crust, then use a glass or measuring cup to press down and compact the crust, angling the glass at the edge to keep the top in line.
  20. 20Use your fingers to roughly shape the crust, then use a glass or measuring cup to press down and compact the crust, angling the glass at the edge to keep the top in line.
  21. 21Use your fingers to roughly shape the crust, then use a glass or measuring cup to press down and compact the crust, angling the glass at the edge to keep the top in line.
  22. 22Bake the crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until fragrant.
  23. 23Bake the crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until fragrant.
  24. 24Bake the crust at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until fragrant.
  25. 25While the crust bakes, slice key limes in half and juice them to yield half a cup of key lime juice, using a strainer and your fingers if a juicer is not suitable for key limes.
  26. 26While the crust bakes, slice key limes in half and juice them to yield half a cup of key lime juice, using a strainer and your fingers if a juicer is not suitable for key limes.
  27. 27While the crust bakes, slice key limes in half and juice them to yield half a cup of key lime juice, using a strainer and your fingers if a juicer is not suitable for key limes.
  28. 28In a large bowl, add two eggs, one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, half a teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch (eighth of a teaspoon) of salt.
  29. 29In a large bowl, add two eggs, one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, half a teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch (eighth of a teaspoon) of salt.
  30. 30In a large bowl, add two eggs, one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, half a teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch (eighth of a teaspoon) of salt.
  31. 31Whisk the ingredients together until nice and homogenous.
  32. 32Whisk the ingredients together until nice and homogenous.
  33. 33Whisk the ingredients together until nice and homogenous.
  34. 34Pour the key lime juice into the filling mixture and whisk; notice how it immediately begins to thicken due to the chemical reaction.
  35. 35Pour the key lime juice into the filling mixture and whisk; notice how it immediately begins to thicken due to the chemical reaction.
  36. 36Pour the key lime juice into the filling mixture and whisk; notice how it immediately begins to thicken due to the chemical reaction.
  37. 37Add a tenth of a drop of green food coloring using a toothpick if you desire a green tint, as key lime pies are naturally yellow.
  38. 38Add a tenth of a drop of green food coloring using a toothpick if you desire a green tint, as key lime pies are naturally yellow.
  39. 39Add a tenth of a drop of green food coloring using a toothpick if you desire a green tint, as key lime pies are naturally yellow.
  40. 40Pour the filling into the baked crust.
  41. 41Pour the filling into the baked crust.
  42. 42Pour the filling into the baked crust.
  43. 43Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the center is just a bit jiggly and the edges are set.
  44. 44Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the center is just a bit jiggly and the edges are set.
  45. 45Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the center is just a bit jiggly and the edges are set.
  46. 46Let the pie cool for 30 minutes on the countertop, then refrigerate for at least four hours to set perfectly.
  47. 47Let the pie cool for 30 minutes on the countertop, then refrigerate for at least four hours to set perfectly.
  48. 48Let the pie cool for 30 minutes on the countertop, then refrigerate for at least four hours to set perfectly.
  49. 49Once the pie is chilled, prepare the whipped cream by combining one and a half cups of cold heavy cream and about a quarter cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
  50. 50Once the pie is chilled, prepare the whipped cream by combining one and a half cups of cold heavy cream and about a quarter cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
  51. 51Once the pie is chilled, prepare the whipped cream by combining one and a half cups of cold heavy cream and about a quarter cup of powdered sugar in a bowl.
  52. 52Whip on low, then medium, then high speed until it reaches a beautiful, soft, smooth peak stage, stopping the mixer before it's done and finishing by hand for control.
  53. 53Whip on low, then medium, then high speed until it reaches a beautiful, soft, smooth peak stage, stopping the mixer before it's done and finishing by hand for control.
  54. 54Whip on low, then medium, then high speed until it reaches a beautiful, soft, smooth peak stage, stopping the mixer before it's done and finishing by hand for control.
  55. 55Using a triggered ice cream scoop, place scoops of whipped cream on top of the pie to create a mountain.
  56. 56Using a triggered ice cream scoop, place scoops of whipped cream on top of the pie to create a mountain.
  57. 57Using a triggered ice cream scoop, place scoops of whipped cream on top of the pie to create a mountain.
  58. 58Garnish with some lime zest before serving.
  59. 59Garnish with some lime zest before serving.
  60. 60Garnish with some lime zest before serving.

Ingredients

  • 6 sheets graham crackers
  • 6 sheets graham crackers
  • 6 sheets graham crackers
  • 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice
  • 0.1 drop food coloring
  • 0.1 drop food coloring
  • 0.1 drop food coloring
  • 1.5 cups cold heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups cold heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups cold heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • lime zest
  • lime zest
  • lime zest

Equipment

food processormixerpie dishglassmeasuring cupjuicerstrainerwhisktoothpickice cream scoop

Tips

  • You can use Biscoff or Speculoos cookies if you don't like graham crackers or can't find them.
  • You can use regular lime juice or store-bought bottled key lime juice if key limes are unavailable.
  • Use a glass or measuring cup to press down and compact the crust firmly.
  • Do not over-whip the cream to avoid it becoming curdled.
  • Finish whipping the cream by hand for more control and perfect texture.