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Coconut Cream Pie

Creamy Coconut Cream Pie That Will Transport You to Paradise

This Coconut Cream Pie offers a silky custard and flakey crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 3 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie Shell Homemade or store-bought
For the Custard
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Toast for enhanced flavor
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 Large Egg Yolks
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Add glossiness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream At least 36% fat
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • electric mixer
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the pie shell.
  2. Blind-bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
  3. Toast sweetened shredded coconut for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  4. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add milk and cream.
  5. Heat while stirring for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and temper egg yolks.
  6. Mix in butter, vanilla, and most toasted coconut into custard.
  7. Pour custard into pie crust, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours.
  8. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, and gently fold in vanilla.
  9. Spread whipped cream over set custard and sprinkle reserved coconut on top to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie is best served chilled and can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.

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