Coconut Cream Pie
Description
Topped with a homemade whipped cream and toasted coconut, this deliciously creamy Coconut Cream Pie is made with a rich custard and sweet coconut flavor!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk canned
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut , divided
- 1 pie crust
Directions
- Bake pie crust according to package directions and allow to cool.
- In a separate bowl combine egg yolks and sugar and stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan mix cornstarch and salt. Add whole milk, heavy cream, canned coconut milk to saucepan, whisk to combine.
- Over medium heat bring to a low boil and allow to boil for about 1 minute. Mixture will become thick and glossy.
- Remove 1/3 cup of milk mixture and slowly pour into egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Once milk is fully mixed into egg mixture, slowly add mixture back into saucepan with milk and whisk to combine.
- Heat over medium heat until full boil and boil for 90 seconds. Mixture will bubble up and pop. Mixture will be extremely hot. Keep whisking.
- Remove from heat and add butter, coconut extract, vanilla, and 1 cup shredded coconut. Stir to combine.
- Pour in baked Pie Crust Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool for 4 hours in refrigerator.
- When ready to serve top with whipping cream and toasted coconut.




