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Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Coconut Cream Pie, a decadent dessert featuring a flaky pie crust filled with creamy coconut custard, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pie dish For baking the pie crust
  • 1 Saucepan For making the custard
  • 1 Whisk For mixing ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pre-baked pie crust Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 4 Egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut Toasted
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Sweetened shredded coconut Toasted, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk and coconut milk, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Gradually whisk about 1 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, then return the yolk mixture to the saucepan. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in butter, vanilla extract, and 1 cup of toasted shredded coconut. Let the custard cool slightly.
  • Pour the custard into the pre-baked pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours or overnight.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the chilled custard filling. Garnish with toasted shredded coconut.
  • Chill the pie for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Slice and enjoy your homemade Coconut Cream Pie!

Notes

You can use unsweetened shredded coconut for less sweetness in the pie. Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 35000IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 1100mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Coconut Cream Pie, Creamy, dessert, Pie, Sweet
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