Caribbean Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Caribbean Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 12 vanilla cream sandwich cookies, broken; 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts; 5 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon spiced rum (optional); Sweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

1
Spread coconut in a shallow pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until toasted. Set aside 2 tablespoons for topping.
2
Process cookies and macadamia nuts in a food processor until crushed. Add butter; process until moistened. Add remaining coconut, and pulse 2 or 3 times or just until combined. Press crumb mixture in bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pieplate. Freeze 15 minutes.
3
Beat cream cheese and condensed milk at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add lime juice and, if desired, spiced rum; beat just until blended. Pour filling into piecrust.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until almost set. (Center of pie will firm when chilled.) Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled. Dollop each serving with whipped cream, and sprinkle with reserved coconut. Store in refrigerator.

1377

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, 12 vanilla cream sandwich cookies, broken, 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, 5 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Key Lime Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Caribbean Key Lime Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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