This key lime coconut icebox cake is the ultimate no-bake summer dessert! Made with layers of fluffy coconut whipped cream, key lime cookies, and tangy homemade lime curd. It’s cool, creamy, and bursting with summer flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Mixer
- Spatula
- Can opener
- 9”x5” loaf pan
- Plastic wrap
- Microplane or Zester
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 can 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 1 tbsp lime zest approx 4 limes
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar sifted
- ½ cup lime curd
- 60 mini thin key lime cookies or 30 regular-sized
- 4 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes plus extra for the top layer
Instructions
- **Make sure you’ve chilled your coconut milk in the fridge overnight before beginning this recipe!**
- Completely line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Leave an overhang to easily lift the cake out later
- Open the chilled can of coconut milk. The coconut fat should have mostly solidified at the top. Scoop out only the solid coconut fat into a mixing bowl. You might have a little liquid in the bowl, but it shouldn’t be a lot
- Whip the coconut fat on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lime zest, and sift in the powdered sugar. Whip to stiff peaks.
- To assemble, add a thin layer of whipped cream to the bottom of your pan. Then place a layer of cookies on top, breaking them as needed to completely cover
- Top with a fourth of your remaining coconut whipped cream
- Dollop a fourth of your lime curd over the whipped cream and use a knife to swirl it gently throughout the layer. Be careful not to mess up the cookie layer beneath
- Sprinkle evenly with a tablespoon of your coconut flakes
- Top with another layer of cookies, repeat these layers, ending with the coconut flakes on top
- Cover and place in the fridge for at least 10 hours or overnight. This cake needs time for the cookies to absorb the moisture and soften
- An hour before serving, place your cake in the freezer. This will make it easier to remove from the pan. Then run a warm knife along the edges of the pan before lifting it out using the overhanging plastic wrap
- Top with extra zest, lime slices, and coconut flakes if desired
- Slice with a warm knife to ensure clean slices and enjoy!
