lemon cloud pie in a coconut crust

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Pat DiMercurio
Saginaw, MI

I have a favorite dessert cookbook that I've had for years. (and it shows!) This pie turns out so pretty and looks like springtime in a pan.

(4 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lemon cloud pie in a coconut crust

  • CRUST
  • 2 c
    shredded or flaked coconut
  • 1/4 c
    melted butter
  • FILLING
  • 3/4 c
    granulated white sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 - 1/3 c
    lemon juice (this is the amount of 1 squeezed lemon)
  • 2
    egg yolks (reserve whites)
  • 3 oz
    cream cheese (1 small pkg.)
  • 2
    egg whites ( that were reserved)
  • 1/4 c
    sugar

How To Make lemon cloud pie in a coconut crust

  • 1
    For the crust: combine coconut and melted butter and pat into a 9" pie pan on bottom & sides of pan. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown. Cool.
  • 2
    In saucepan, combine 3/4 c. sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon peel, lemon juice and slightly beaten egg yolks. Beat with rotary beater until well blended.
  • 3
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just begins to bubble. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese; stir until well combined. Cool while preparing meringue.
  • 4
    In small mixer bowl, beat reserved egg whites at high speed until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 c. sugar, beating until meringue holds stiff peaks.
  • 5
    Fold into lemon mixture. Spoon into prepared crust. At this point, garnish with a small amount of toasted coconut. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving

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