Chilled Lime-Coconut Pie with Macadamia-Coconut Crust
Coconut milk is not the liquid found inside a coconut, but rather the result of blending coconut meat with water and then straining it. It adds a rich and creamy texture to desserts like this pie.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 285 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 150 gram Macadamia nuts
- 1 cup Shredded coconut
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoon Lime zest
- 0.5 cup Fresh lime juice
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- for garnish Lime slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the macadamia nuts until finely chopped.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped macadamia nuts, shredded coconut, melted butter, and graham cracker crumbs. Mix well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, lime juice, and coconut milk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Once chilled, top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 37g13%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.