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Easy Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Easy Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
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Enjoy a rich and creamy Easy Coconut Cream Pie featuring a flaky crust, luscious coconut custard filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping, perfect for any occasion and easy enough for bakers of all levels to prepare.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 store-bought or homemade flaky pie crust

Coconut Custard Filling

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (toasted for topping)

Topping

  • 1 cup whipped cream (freshly whipped, stabilized if desired)
  • 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: Pre-bake your pie crust until golden and crisp, using pie weights or beans to prevent puffing, ensuring it stays flaky and resists sogginess from the filling.
  2. Make the Coconut Custard Filling: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add coconut milk and egg yolks while whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
  3. Add Flavor and Coconut: Remove the custard from heat and stir in vanilla extract and shredded coconut to enhance the coconut flavor and texture.
  4. Chill the Filling in Crust: Pour the warm custard into the baked pie crust, smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
  5. Top with Whipped Cream and Toasted Coconut: Before serving, spread freshly whipped cream evenly over the chilled pie and sprinkle toasted shredded coconut on top for crunch and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier custard.
  • Toast the shredded coconut lightly without burning for enhanced flavor and texture.
  • Whisk constantly when cooking the custard to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Chill the pie thoroughly to allow the custard to set fully, enabling clean slices.
  • Stabilize whipped cream by adding powdered sugar or gelatin to prevent weeping.

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