Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Coconut Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. sugar; 1/4 c. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 c. milk; 3 egg yolks; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 c. flaked coconut; 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell; 1 c. whipping cream; 1/4 c. sifted powdered sugar; toasted, flaked coconut (garnish)

Servings: persons

3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
3 egg yolks
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. flaked coconut
1 baked 9-inch pastry shell
1 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
toasted, flaked coconut (garnish)

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute. Beat egg yolks.
2
Gradually stir about 1/4 of the hot mixture into yolks. Add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla and 1 cup flaked coconut.
3
Pour into pastry shell. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
4
Beat whipping cream at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form. Pipe onto pie.
5
Garnish, if desired. Yields one 9-inch pie.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. sugar, 1/4 c. cornstarch, 1/4 tsp. salt, 2 c. milk, and more.

Yes, Coconut 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.

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