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Lemon Sugar Coconut Cream Pie

A creamy, luscious pie filled with zesty lemon and sweet coconut, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure it's fully melted
  • 0.25 cups ¼ cup sugar
For the Filling
  • 1 can 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup sour cream
  • 0.75 cups ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
  • 2 units Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cups ¼ cup sugar
For Topping
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (toasted) Highly recommended to toast
  • Lemon slices or zest for garnish (optional) Optional garnish

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form a crust.
  4. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, beat the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture.
Assembly and Chilling
  1. Pour the lemon filling into your cooled crust.
  2. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping and Serving
  1. Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet until golden brown.
  2. Top your pie with the toasted coconut and optional lemon garnish.
  3. Slice and serve to delighted guests!

Notes

If you're short on time, a store-bought crust works perfectly. Feel free to swap out lemon for lime for a different twist.