Description
A straightforward recipe for a rich and creamy coconut cream pie with a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) pre-baked pie crust
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking about 1/2 cup of the hot coconut mixture into the yolks.
- Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining coconut mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the butter melts.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of the toasted flaked coconut.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 3 hours, or until completely firm.
- When ready to serve, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled filling. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of toasted coconut over the top.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast the flaked coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown. Watch carefully as it burns quickly.
- For best results, use full-fat coconut milk, not the light version.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: coconut cream pie, coconut dessert, creamy pie, no-bake filling, sweet pie