Description
Indulge in this delicious homemade coconut cream pie, featuring a rich coconut filling and topped with creamy whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked flaky Pie Crust
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 (14 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
- 1 cup (240ml) half-and-half
- 2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
- softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- optional: 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) cold heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoons (20g) confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- optional for garnish: unsweetened coconut shavings
- coconut chips
- or sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the unbaked pie crust in a pie dish.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Slowly add the coconut milk and half-and-half to the saucepan while whisking continuously.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly golden.
- Allow pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prepare the whipped cream by beating the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Top the chilled pie with whipped cream and garnish with optional coconut toppings before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier filling. Allowing the pie to chill will enhance the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: Homemade Coconut Cream Pie, Coconut Pie, Dessert Recipes, American Dessert