Description
A dreamy, old-fashioned coconut cream pie with a rich coconut custard filling, fluffy whipped cream topping, and toasted coconut garnish—perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
1/4 cup toasted coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth, then add the egg yolks and whisk until fully combined.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. Continue cooking for one more minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and shredded coconut.
- Pour the custard into the baked and cooled pie crust, smoothing the top.
- Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled custard and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
You can use a graham cracker crust for a different flavor.
For extra coconut flavor, substitute part of the milk with canned coconut milk.
To make it dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut whipped topping.
Top with a drizzle of chocolate for a fun variation.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days; not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
