Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie

A luscious, tropical dessert, Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie perfectly balances tangy lime with creamy sweetness and a hint of coconut.

The buttery vanilla wafer crust adds a delightful crunch, while the whipped cream topping makes each bite light and airy. Who can say no to no-bake Pie Recipes!

Chilled and garnished with toasted coconut, lime zest and cherries, this pie is a refreshing treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

No Bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Bars and Easy Key Lime Pie Bars are favorite summer recipes, too.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie is a luscious, tropical dessert that combines creamy lime filling with a crunchy vanilla wafer crust and coconut accents.

• Simple Ingredients: Made with vanilla wafers, butter, heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar, Key lime juice, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, coconut extract, shredded coconut, lime zest and maraschino cherries.
• Crunchy, No-Bake Crust: Vanilla wafer crumbs mixed with butter create an easy, crisp base chilled in the fridge.
• Creamy, Tangy Filling: A blend of cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and coconut delivers smooth, zesty flavor.
• Light Whipped Topping: Whipping cream folded in adds a fluffy, airy texture to the pie.
• Tropical Garnish: Toasted coconut, lime zest and cherries make for a colorful, festive finish.

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This Key Lime Cream Pie is a perfect balance of tart and sweet, ideal for warm-weather celebrations or anytime you crave a refreshing treat!

A special thanks to Culinary.net for this summer recipe.

What Goes with Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie

Wondering what to pair with your pie?

Here’s a list of dishes that go well with Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie:

• Grilled Shrimp or Fish Tacos: Light and fresh seafood
• Pulled Pork Sandwiches: Sweet and smoky flavors
• Cilantro Lime Rice: Bright and zesty side
• Mango Salsa or Fruit Salad: Tropical and refreshing
• Black Bean Salad: Earthy and hearty contrast
• Coconut Rice: Creamy and fragrant
• Garden Salad with Citrus Dressing: Crisp and tangy
• Grilled Chicken with Lime Marinade: Juicy and flavorful
• Key Lime Bars: For an extra lime burst
• Iced Tea or Sparkling Water with Lime: Light and refreshing drinks

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These pairings balance the pie’s creamy, tangy sweetness with savory, fresh, and tropical flavors.

What is Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie

Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie is a creamy, tangy dessert that combines the bright, zesty flavor of key lime with rich coconut.

It usually features a graham cracker or vanilla wafer crust, a smooth filling made with key lime juice, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk and is flavored with coconut extract and shredded coconut.

The pie is often topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut, lime zest and sometimes maraschino cherries for a tropical, refreshing treat.

Key Lime Cream Pie Ingredients

Prep time: Approximately 30 minutes
Chill time: 4 hours
Total time: Around 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: About 8 servings

To make this scrumptious coconut key lime cream pie recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• vanilla wafers
• butter
• heavy whipping cream
• confectioners’ sugar
• Key lime juice
• cream cheese
• sweetened condensed milk
• coconut extract
• shredded coconut
• toasted shredded coconut
• lime zest
• maraschino cherries

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

You’ll need the following kitchen tools to make this crowd-pleasing Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie recipe:

• Blender: to pulse vanilla wafers into crumbs
• 9½-inch deep-dish pie plate: for the crust
• Measuring cups and spoons: for butter, sugar, lime juice, coconut extract and other ingredients
• Mixing bowls (at least two large ones): for whipping cream and mixing cream cheese filling
• Electric mixer or hand mixer: to beat whipping cream and cream cheese mixtures
• Spatula: to fold ingredients and spread filling
• Zester: to zest the lime

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This will cover all the tools needed to prepare and assemble this super yummy pie.

How to Make Key Lime Cream Pie

In a blender, pulse vanilla wafers into crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse until combined. Press crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9½-inch deep-dish pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until thickened. Add confectioners’ sugar and 1 tablespoon lime juice; beat until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1 cup and set aside.

In another large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and coconut extract; beat until blended.

Stir in remaining lime juice and shredded coconut. Fold in the reserved whipped cream until combined. Pour mixture into the crust.

Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Before serving, garnish with toasted coconut, lime zest and maraschino cherries.

More Summer Pie Recipes

Find more summer pie recipes that capture the fresh, vibrant flavors of the season in every bite.

• Fresh Strawberry Pie
• Kool Aid Pie
• Lemon Raspberry Pie
• Strawberry Slab Pie
• Coconut Custard Pie
• Rhubarb Pie
• No Bake Peanut Butter Pie