Lemon Coconut Cream Pie: The Easiest Indulgent Dessert Ever
This Lemon Coconut Cream Pie is the simplest way to enjoy a luscious dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ cup toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour filling into cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over cooled pie.
- Garnish with toasted coconut. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- You can prepare the pie a day in advance and keep it in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon, Coconut, Cream Pie, Dessert