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Fool-Proof Creamy Coconut Pie

Coconut milk and unsweetened coconut make it the "Bomb"!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 refrigerated prepared pie crust baked according to directions and cooled

Coconut Pie Filling

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat
  • 1/2 cup milk full-fat
  • 1 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 egg yolks large
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp butter

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Bake the crust in a 9 inch pie pan according to directions. Cool

Coconut Cream

  • Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and cornstarch into a small bowl and mix together with a whisk. Set aside.
  • In a sauce pan, pour in the cream, milk, coconut milk, salt an sugar and whisk on medium heat. Continue to stir the mixture occasionally and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the temperature to low heat and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove about 1/2 cup of the cream mixture and slowly pout into the egg mixture, while whisking quickly.
  • Slowly pour the cream and egg mixture into the sauce pan (continue low heat) while whisking vigorously. Stir for about 2 minutes until thick.
  • Remove pan from heat and add the butter and shredded coconut, mixing well. Cool mixture and pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours until completely cooled.

Whipped Cream Topping

  • Into a chilled bowl, add the whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Whip for about 4 - 5 minutes until peaks are formed. Spread on the cooled coconut filling. Top with toasted coconut*. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Notes

  • to toast coconut, take about 3 tbsp coconut and place in a heated flat bottomed pan.  Continue to stir until slightly brown.  
  • Pie can keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Keyword coconut pie, cream pie, toasted coconut, coconut milk