Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients:

  • 1 prebaked 9-inch (23 cm) pie crust

Coconut:

  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) dried coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, shredded or flaked), divided

Coconut Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup (165 grams) granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 cup (35 grams) cornstarch (corn flour)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter, diced
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon rum (optional)

Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy whipping cream (contains 35-40% butterfat)
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Toasted Coconut:
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
    • Spread dried coconut on a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes until lightly browned.
    • Stir occasionally for even toasting. Let cool before using.
  2. Coconut Cream Filling:
    • In a saucepan, bring milk and coconut milk to a boil.
    • In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks with 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk.
    • In another bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add to egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
    • Slowly add hot milk to egg mixture, whisking constantly.
    • Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until boiling, whisking constantly.
    • Continue whisking for 30-60 seconds until thickened.
    • Remove from heat, whisk in butter, vanilla extract, and rum (if using).
    • Gently stir in 1 cup (240 ml) toasted coconut.
    • Pour into the baked crust, cover, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.
  3. Whipped Cream:
    • Freeze mixing bowl and whisk for 15 minutes.
    • Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
    • Spread or pipe whipped cream over the filling.
    • Garnish with the remaining toasted coconut.

Serving: Serves about 8-10 people. Enjoy your delicious Coconut Cream Pie!

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