Lime Coconut Chess Pie

The coconut sprinkled on the bottom of the pie crust in this creamy dessert recipe rises during baking to form a golden-brown crust on top.


Lime Coconut Chess Pie


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  recipe  Pastry for Single-Crust Pie (see recipe below)On Sale
  • 1  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 5    eggsOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  unsalted butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  finely shredded lime peelOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1  cup  coconutOn Sale
  • 1  cup  whipping creamOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Prepare pastry as directed. On a lightly floured surface, use your hands to slightly flatten dough. Roll dough from center to edges into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. To transfer pastry, wrap it around the rolling pin. Unroll pastry into a 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into pie plate without stretching it. Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate. Fold under extra pastry. Crimp edge as desired. Do not prick pastry; set aside.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and flour. Using an electric mixer beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until combined. Beat in butter, lime peel, lime juice, and vanilla until combined.
3.
Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the coconut over the bottom of the pie crust. Pour filling over coconut in crust. Bake for 45 minutes or until top appears set when lightly shaken. Cool pie on wire rack for 1 hour. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.
4.
Meanwhile, toast the remaining 1/4 cup coconut in a shallow baking pan in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Watch carefully and stir once or twice so coconut doesn't burn. Just before serving, in a chilled mixing bowl beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until peaks form. Spread whipped cream over center of chilled pie and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Makes 8 servings.

Pastry for Single-Crust Pie
In a medium bowl stir together 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/3 cup shortening until pieces are pea-size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over part of the flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side of the bowl. Repeat moistening flour mixture, using 1 tablespoon water at a time, until all the flour mixture is moistened (4 to 5 tablespoons total water). Form dough into a ball.

Nutrition information
Calories 554, Total Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 196 mg, Sodium 133 mg, Carbohydrate 57 g, Total Sugar 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 6%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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