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.

syafiee sazwan
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This pie was a disappointment. The crust was dry and the filling was too tart.


Zohaib Khokhar
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I'll definitely be making this pie again. It's a new family favorite.


Jake Cardinal
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This pie is a must-try for any key lime pie lover. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


clayton myrie
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I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but I loved this recipe. The coconut crust is amazing and the filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Stephen Forget
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This pie is a little slice of heaven. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is creamy and tart, and the coconut adds a wonderful tropical flavor.


Roua Ali
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I love the way the coconut crust complements the key lime filling. It's a perfect combination of flavors.


Palesa Moloi
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This pie is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it a day or two ahead of time and it will still be delicious.


sagina ansari
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Madison Bollinger
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This is my new favorite key lime pie recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


SHAHIL ENTERTAINMENT BD
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


marawan.ahmedabdellh abdellh
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This pie is a bit tart, so if you don't like tart pies, you may want to add more sugar to the filling.


Noah Tenderson
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I used store-bought graham cracker crust instead of making my own, and it worked out just fine.


john mathenge
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This pie is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other pies, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Nicolewn Brits
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I loved the coconut crust in this pie. It was the perfect complement to the key lime filling.


Saniagull Gull
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover key limes. I had some that were starting to go bad, and this pie was the perfect way to use them up.


Karzal Kaif
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I love the combination of key lime and coconut in this pie. The crust is a great contrast to the filling, and the overall flavor is just perfect.


Steven Hull
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This key lime pie with coconut crust is a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of key limes with the sweet, nutty flavor of coconut. The crust is easy to make and provides a perfect base for the creamy, tart filling.