Chilled Lime-Coconut Pie with Macadamia-Coconut Crust

Chilled Lime-Coconut Pie with Macadamia-Coconut Crust
45 min.
8
567kcal

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Indulge in a tropical escape with our Chilled Lime-Coconut Pie with Macadamia-Coconut Crust, a delightful dessert that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This refreshing pie combines the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice with the creamy richness of coconut, creating a harmonious balance that is both invigorating and satisfying. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a light finish to any meal, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.

The unique macadamia-coconut crust adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, elevating the pie to a whole new level. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this stunning dessert with ease, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Plus, the pie can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the company of your friends and family without the stress of last-minute preparations.

Each slice of this pie is a celebration of flavors, with a creamy filling that melts in your mouth and a garnish of lime rounds that adds a touch of elegance. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply craving a sweet treat, this Chilled Lime-Coconut Pie is the perfect way to satisfy your dessert desires while bringing a taste of the tropics to your table. Get ready to impress with this delightful dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce cream of coconut canned (such as Coco López)
  • ounces macadamia nuts 
  • teaspoons gelatin powder unflavored
  •  lime thinly sliced into rounds
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoons lime zest grated
  • 0.7 cup yogurt plain low-fat
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup coconut sweetened flaked
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted
  • ounces vanilla wafers 
  • tablespoons water cold
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream chilled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • measuring cup
  • pastry bag
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely grind cookies and nuts in processor.
  2. Transfer to medium bowl.
  3. Mix in coconut.
  4. Add butter and stir until blended. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter metal or glass pie dish. Cover and freeze 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.)
  5. Bake until crust is golden, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Whisk first 4 ingredients in 4-cup measuring cup or large bowl to blend.
  7. Pour 3 tablespoons cold water into small metal bowl.
  8. Sprinkle gelatin over.
  9. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes. Set bowl in small saucepan of barely simmering water; whisk until gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute.
  10. Whisk into coconut mixture.
  11. Pour into crust (filling will reach top of crust). Chill until set, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  12. Beat cream and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar in medium bowl until stiff peaks form.
  13. Transfer to pastry bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe around edge of pie. Dip lime rounds into additional powdered sugar.
  14. Garnish pie with lime.

Nutrition Facts

Calories567kcal
Protein2.86%
Fat50.58%
Carbs46.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.88
Glycemic Load
10.04
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.7313043812047%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
5.17mg
Naringenin
0.36mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:567.34kcal
28.37%
Fat:32.46g
49.94%
Saturated Fat:19.76g
123.48%
Carbohydrates:67.24g
22.41%
Net Carbohydrates:63.95g
23.25%
Sugar:54.94g
61.05%
Cholesterol:41.87mg
13.96%
Sodium:132.27mg
5.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.13g
8.26%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.65%
Fiber:3.29g
13.15%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.01%
Vitamin A:527.68IU
10.55%
Vitamin C:7.5mg
9.09%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.77%
Phosphorus:72.46mg
7.25%
Calcium:66.07mg
6.61%
Folate:22.35µg
5.59%
Copper:0.1mg
5.17%
Magnesium:18.21mg
4.55%
Potassium:151.53mg
4.33%
Selenium:2.74µg
3.92%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.71%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.11%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.09%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.83%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.7%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.56%
Iron:0.44mg
2.44%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.41%
Vitamin K:1.4µg
1.33%
Source:Epicurious