Description
Indulge in a slice of pure bliss with this delightful Lemon Sugar Coconut Cream Pie. This refreshing dessert combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the luscious creaminess of coconut, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup coconut flakes
Topping
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and set, then allow to cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Fold in the Coconut Flakes: Gently fold in the coconut flakes into the lemon filling mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Pour the Filling into the Crust: Carefully pour the creamy filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Once the pie is set, spread whipped topping over the surface. You can add more coconut flakes or lemon zest on top for garnish.
Notes
- Chill the Ingredients: For a lighter pie, chill your mixing bowl and whisk before making the filling.
- Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh lemons for juice and zest to enhance the flavor significantly.
- Don’t Overmix: When folding in the coconut flakes, do so gently to maintain the airy texture of the filling.
- Allow to Set: Be patient and let the pie chill long enough to fully set for the best slice.
- Garnish Just Before Serving: Add the whipped topping close to serving time to keep it fresh and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon, Coconut, Cream Pie, Dessert, Sweet