Homemade Coconut Cream Pie: An Indulgent Family Favorite Recipe
This homemade coconut cream pie is a beloved family dessert that combines creamy coconut flavor with a flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake the pie crust according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt; cook until thickened.
- Whisk in egg yolks, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust, and refrigerate until set.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar and spread over the pie before serving.
Notes
- For extra coconut flavor, toast coconut before adding it to the pie.
- Make it a day ahead for improved flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg