Homemade Coconut Cream Pie: The Best Indulgent Treat Ever
Indulge in a luscious homemade coconut cream pie, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks, butter, vanilla, and shredded coconut.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust and refrigerate until set.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the coconut before adding it to the filling.
- Garnish with additional whipped cream and coconut on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams