Description
Lemon Sugar Coconut Cream Pie is a dreamy dessert that blends the bright tartness of lemon with the sweet tropical flavor of coconut. Featuring a flaky crust, a rich coconut custard filling, and a whipped cream topping infused with lemon sugar, this pie is both refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for lemon sugar)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk and coconut milk until smooth.
- Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl, then slowly add to the saucepan, whisking constantly.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously, until thick and bubbling—about 6–8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and butter. Mix well.
- Pour the custard into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Meanwhile, prepare lemon sugar by mixing lemon zest and 1 tbsp sugar with your fingers until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in half of the lemon sugar.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and sprinkle remaining lemon sugar on top.
- Chill for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, toast some of the shredded coconut and sprinkle on top.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest results.
- The pie can be made a day ahead for best flavor and convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: lemon coconut cream pie, coconut custard pie, lemon sugar dessert, tropical pie recipe, summer pie