Coconut-Cherry Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Coconut-Cherry Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 1 cup flaked coconut, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 (16-ounce) can tart cherries, drained; 1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

3 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 cup flaked coconut, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 (16-ounce) can tart cherries, drained
1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell
2 tablespoons water

1
Beat egg yolks until well blended; set aside. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and salt in top of a double boiler; stir in milk and egg yolks. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until mixture is very thick and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup coconut and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.
2
Arrange half of cherries in a layer in pastry shell. Pour coconut mixture over cherries. Set aside.
3
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in top of a double boiler until foamy. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Place over boiling water. Beat at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Remove from heat; add remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until well blended. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry.
4
Arrange remaining cherries on top of meringue, and sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool to room temperature; chill.
5
Note: Two cups of any fruit may be substituted for cherries.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, separated, 1 cup sugar, divided, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Coconut-Cherry Cream Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut-Cherry Cream Pie

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