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The Perfect Summertime Pie

Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie
Servings: 6-8

1 package (11 ounces) vanilla wafers
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup Key lime juice, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
lime zest
maraschino cherries

In blender, pulse vanilla wafers into crumbs. Add melted but-
ter and pulse until combined. Press crumbs into bottom and
up sides of greased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate. Refrigerate
30 minutes. Also topped with lime zest and maraschino cherries, visually
this pie is a winner with fun pops of color that will leave your
In large bowl, beat whipping cream until it thickens. Add con- mouth watering.
fectioners’ sugar and 1 tablespoon lime juice; beat until stiff
peaks form. Remove 1 cup; set aside. To make this cool, creamy creation, add vanilla wafers to a
blender to make crumbs. Add melted butter and blend. Add
In separate large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add crumb mixture to the bottom of a pie pan and press against the
sweetened condensed milk and coconut extract; beat until sides. Refrigerate to make crust.
blended. Add remaining lime juice and shredded coconut;
stir until combined. Add reserved whipped cream. Stir until In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk and
combined. Pour into crust. coconut extract.

Refrigerate 4 hours. Before serving, garnish with toasted In a different large bowl, beat whipping cream until it starts to
coconut, lime zest and maraschino cherries. thicken. Add powdered sugar and lime juice. Reserve 1 cup of
the whipped topping.

Add lime juice, coconut flakes and the reserved whipped top-
(Culinary.net) Summer is the time to relax, refresh and indulge ping to the cream cheese mixture then stir to combine.
in sweet and heavenly treats. While you’re lounging poolside
and watching the kids play, enjoy a cool, creamy and abso- Add cream cheese mixture to the pie crust and smooth it out.
lutely divine dessert that’s perfect on a hot day. Top with whipped topping then garnish with toasted coconut,
lime zest and maraschino cherries.
This luscious Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie has a smooth tex-
ture with toasted shredded coconut on top. It’s sweet, but not It’s the perfect pie to enjoy whether you’re outside enjoying
too sweet, and will leave your taste buds wanting more as soon some sunshine or inside, taking a break from the summer fun.
as you take your first bite. After being chilled, all of the flavors combine to leave you with
a delicious, one of a kind treat.
Fresh out of the refrigerator, it’s ideal for everyone to share on
those days when it’s just too warm outside to not have a chilled Find more summer recipes at Culinary.net.
snack.

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