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Coconut Cream Pie

A delicious and creamy coconut pie perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pie dish

Ingredients:  

Pie Crust

  • 1 Pre-baked pie crust

Filling

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 Egg yolks Beaten
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
  • 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • 3. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks, then return all to the saucepan. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 4. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, and coconut. Pour into pre-baked pie crust.
  • 5. For the topping, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled pie.
  • 6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes:

For a toasted coconut topping, sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top and toast under the broiler for a few minutes.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Coconut, Pie
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