Description
Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie is a classic dessert with a creamy coconut filling, flaky crust, and a topping of whipped cream and toasted coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Toasted coconut flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Cover the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment paper. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add whole milk, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Reduce heat to low.
- Gradually add a small amount of the hot mixture to the beaten egg yolks to temper them. Stir well and then return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook for 2 more minutes, whisking constantly until the filling is thick and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the shredded coconut, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Let the filling cool slightly.
- Pour the coconut filling into the cooled pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the pie crust is fully pre-baked for the best texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk or coconut milk and use dairy-free butter.
- Allow the pie to chill for at least 4 hours for the best results.
- If the pie filling is too runny, it may need to cook longer to thicken properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Coconut Cream Pie, Classic Coconut Pie, Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie, Coconut Dessert, Coconut Pie Recipe