30 Apr Recipe: Coconut + Lime Pie in a Jar

Pairs perfectly with our Lime & Coconut Hard Sparkling Water!

6 servings

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 pinch fine salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

• 2 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup coconut milk
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 cups freshly whipped cream, divided
• Sliced lime, to garnish

Directions

For the crust:

1. In a medium mixing bowl add the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, sugar, salt & butter. Stir until well combined.
2. Evenly divide the crumbs amongst 6 small weck or mason jars. Press down to shape & firm. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

For the filling:

1. In a heat resistant mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, coconut milk & lime juice until well combined.
2. Place over a double broiler & continuously whisk until mixture begins to thicken, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Once mixture thickens, whisk in the cubed butter & remove from heat. Add the lime zest. Cover with plastic wrap & let cool to room temperature.
4. Once cooled, fold in 1 cup of whipped cream. Evenly divide mixture amongst the 6 prepared jars. Top with remaining whip cream. Garnish with lime slice & refrigerate until ready to serve!

Recipe by Marcella DiLonardo. (@modestmarce)