How to Make Coconut-Key Lime Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the tangy, zesty flavor of key limes that just screams summer. Couple that with the tropical sweetness of coconut, and you've got a match made in dessert heaven. That's where this Coconut-Key Lime Pie comes in. This refreshing and decadent pie is the perfect treat for a warm day, whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue.

What sets this pie apart from traditional key lime pie is the addition of coconut. The rich, creamy texture of the c...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, separated, divided
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup cream of coconut
  • ⅔ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine egg yolks and lime zest in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually mix in condensed milk and cream of coconut, then beat for 3 minutes longer. Lower speed and add lime juice, vanilla, and nutmeg; mix until just combined. Pour into the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pie is just set in the center, 14 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until frothy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff, glossy peaks form. Spread over the pie in decorative swirls.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    444 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 160mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 298mg