Luscious Lemon Coconut Cream Pie
If sunshine had a flavor, it would taste just like this Lemon Coconut Cream Pie. Bright, tart lemon and sweet coconut come together in a creamy, dreamy bite that’s light yet indulgent—cheerful without being cloying. It’s perfect for warm afternoons, Sunday dinners, or anytime you need a little lift.
This pie feels like a timeless recipe you might have discovered in your grandmother’s kitchen—the scent of toasted coconut in the air, the crisp crust yielding under her knife. Now it’s your turn to recreate that simple magic.
🍋🥥 Lemon Coconut Cream Pie
📝 Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch (for thickening)
- ¼ tsp salt (to balance flavor)
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup coconut milk (adds richness)
- 4 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (intensifies flavor)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (adds silkiness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (for garnish)
🥧 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Base Mixture
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the whole milk and coconut milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
Step 2: Temper the Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking continuously. Return the yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 more minutes.
Step 3: Finish the Filling
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Assemble the Pie
Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Step 5: Toast the Coconut
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the shredded coconut evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Let cool completely.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the chilled pie. Slice and serve—it’s sunshine on a plate.
✨ Creamy, citrusy, and kissed with coconut, this Lemon Coconut Cream Pie delivers pure joy in every bite.
