Coconut cream pie is a classic dessert that consists of a flaky pie crust filled with a creamy coconut custard or pudding filling, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. Here’s a basic recipe for making coconut cream pie:
Ingredients:
For the pie crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the coconut filling:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the whipped cream topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract