Description
A classic dessert made with creamy coconut filling and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pie crust in a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Stir in shredded coconut.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie before serving.
Notes
- Use unsweetened coconut for a less sweet pie.
- Top with toasted coconut for added texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grandmas coconut cream pie, coconut pie, dessert recipes