Name: Delicious Coconut Cream Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought); 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk; 1 ½ cups whole milk; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup cornstarch; 3 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; Extra toasted coconut for garnish

Description

Indulge in the ultimate tropical dessert with this Delicious Coconut Cream Pie recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this pie combines a flaky crust with a rich, creamy coconut filling and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Whether you’re a coconut lover or just looking for a show-stopping dessert, this coconut cream pie recipe will become your new favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
1 ½ cups whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Extra toasted coconut for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the pie crust by pre-baking according to package instructions and letting it cool completely
Make the coconut filling by combining coconut milk, whole milk, and shredded coconut in a saucepan and bringing to a simmer
Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt in a separate bowl, then slowly pour in the hot milk mixture while whisking
Return mixture to saucepan and cook until thickened, then stir in butter and vanilla
Pour warm custard into prepared pie crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over chilled pie
Garnish with toasted coconut before serving

Notes

For extra coconut flavor, use coconut extract instead of vanilla
Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream
Make sure to press plastic wrap directly on the custard surface
Toast the coconut garnish for enhanced flavor and texture
Let the pie chill for at least 4 hours for clean slices

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
Calories: 420 Kcal
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 115mg

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