Description
Coconut Cream Pie is a delightful dessert that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite. Its luscious, creamy filling paired with a flaky crust and subtle coconut flavor makes it perfect for any occasion—birthdays, holidays, or simply to indulge yourself.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (or homemade)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare your crust: If using a store-bought graham cracker crust, unpack it. For a homemade version, crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter.
- Create the filling base: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk and sugar until warm, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add egg yolks: Whisk egg yolks in a bowl, then slowly mix in about one cup of the warm coconut mixture. Return to the pan.
- Cook until thickened: Stir constantly over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Flavor it up: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and shredded coconut; let cool slightly before pouring into the crust.
- Topping time: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then spread over the cooled pie and sprinkle with extra shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg