Description
A classic Coconut Cream Pie recipe featuring a flaky crust, a rich and creamy coconut filling, and a topping of whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. This dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, pre-baked
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg yolks. Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the dry ingredients in the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Cook for 1 minute more, still stirring.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut until butter is melted and coconut is incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Cover the surface of the filling directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled coconut filling.
- Garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a graham cracker crust, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 6 tablespoons melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- To toast coconut flakes, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Ensure your milk and egg yolk mixture is fully combined before heating to avoid lumps.
- Chill the pie sufficiently to allow the filling to set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Coconut Cream Pie, creamy coconut dessert, homemade pie, holiday dessert, summer treat, easy pie recipe, whipped cream topping