Coconut Cream Pie: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Today!
A delicious and creamy coconut cream pie topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Whipped cream for topping
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper them.
- Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and shredded coconut.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
- Make sure to toast the coconut flakes for added crunch.
- This pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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