Coconut cream pie is a delicious and popular dessert that features a rich and creamy coconut-flavored filling topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Here’s a simple recipe for making a classic coconut cream pie:
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
For the Coconut Cream Filling:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Toasted shredded coconut
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Pie Crust:
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, then let it cool.
3. Toast Coconut:
- Spread the shredded coconut on a baking sheet.
- Toast in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Stir occasionally to ensure even toasting.
4. Prepare Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, flour, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Add a small amount of the hot mixture to the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and continue to cook, stirring, until the filling is thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and 3/4 cup of toasted coconut.
- Let the filling cool slightly.
5. Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the coconut cream filling into the cooled pie crust.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
6. Make Whipped Cream:
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
7. Serve:
- Once the pie is set, spread the whipped cream over the coconut filling.
- Garnish with the remaining toasted coconut.
Enjoy your delicious homemade coconut cream pie!