Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie. A luscious coconut-infused custard filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, topped with billowy whipped cream – a slice of paradise in every bite!
Ingredients
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Pie Filling:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups half and half
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For Serving (Optional):
- Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, salt, cornstarch, half and half, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until boiling. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter, coconut extract, and vanilla extract. Add coconut and stir until butter is melted. Pour into baked pie crust, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Assemble and Serve: Before serving, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Top the chilled pie with whipped cream. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Coconut Cream Pie, Dessert Recipe, Coconut Custard Pie
