Coconut Cream Pie: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Cooks
A delightful indulgence perfect for any occasion, this Coconut Cream Pie features a creamy filling nestled in a flaky crust.
- 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 heavy cream
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot mixture to the eggs, then return it all to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while continuing to stir.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and shredded coconut.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and toasted coconut.
Notes
- For a more intense coconut flavor, use coconut extract in addition to vanilla.
- Let the pie chill overnight for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Coconut Cream Pie, dessert, pie, indulgent treat