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Coconut Key Lime Pie

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A creamy, tropical twist on classic key lime pie made with silky coconut milk, bright citrus, and a crunchy toasted coconut–macadamia nut crust, finished with a fluffy whipped topping.

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 9 graham crackers)

4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

½ cup dry-roasted unsalted macadamia nuts

¼ cup granulated sugar

6 large egg yolks

1 tablespoon key lime zest

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

½ cup fresh key lime juice

1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

4 oz cream cheese, room temperature

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

2 cups heavy cream, cold

Toasted coconut, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and place a 9-inch pie pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs. Separately pulse coconut and macadamia nuts until crumbly.
  3. Combine crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  4. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie pan and bake for 12 minutes. Cool slightly and reduce oven to 325°F.
  5. Beat egg yolks, key lime zest, sugar, and vanilla until pale and fluffy.
  6. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and salt until smooth, then gently stir in coconut milk.
  7. Pour filling into cooled crust and bake 35–40 minutes, until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  8. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. For the topping, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Slowly add heavy cream and beat to medium-stiff peaks.
  10. Spread or pipe whipped topping over chilled pie, garnish with toasted coconut, slice, and serve.

Notes

Use full-fat canned coconut milk for best texture.

A slight jiggle in the center is ideal; the pie sets as it chills.

Pie can be made a day ahead for easier slicing.

Freeze without the whipped topping if needed.

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