Coconut and lemon are probably my favorite match. This pie has an unexpected shortbread-like crust made with only coconut oil! The result is flaky, crumbly, and delicious. The creamy curd center gets an upgrade using coconut cream! If you serve immediately, the pie will be a bit messier than if you were to chill it for a few hours.
Ingredients
Meringue
- 3 egg whites
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cream of tartar (Optional)
Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup solid coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup ice water
Curd Filling
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 lemons, zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
Combine flour, coconut oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix until mixture forms large crumbles. Pour in ice water in a steady stream and continue to mix until dough comes together, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
Transfer dough to a large sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a disc and wrap tightly. Chill for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4
Press 3/4 of the dough into the bottom of a broiler-safe pie plate.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let crust cool completely.
Step 6
Combine 2 cups sugar, coconut cream, eggs, egg yolks, lemon zest and juice, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until set, 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 7
Beat egg whites, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and cream of tartar in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff, glossy peaks form, 6 to 7 minutes.
Step 8
Pour chilled curd into the cooled crust. Dollop big spoonfuls of meringue all over the curd.
Step 9
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Step 10
Broil in the preheated oven until meringue is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Chill pie until set, 3 to 24 hours.
Cook’s Notes:
Freeze leftover dough for a crumble topping for another dessert.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 809 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat40g | 52% |
Saturated Fat32g | 161% |
Cholesterol158mg | 53% |
Sodium152mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate111g | 40% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars81g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C32mg | 162% |
Calcium53mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium200mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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