Makeover Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Makeover Coconut Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; Dash salt; 3 cups fat-free milk; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 3 egg whites

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Dash salt
3 cups fat-free milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
3 egg whites

1
In a large saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in 3/4 cup coconut and extracts.
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Place crust on a
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; add filling and set aside.
4
For meringue, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar in a small saucepan. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and clear. In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Pour hot sugar mixture in a slow, steady stream into egg whites, beating constantly until stiff peaks form.
5
Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until chilled.

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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: 1 cup sugar, divided, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, Dash salt, 3 cups fat-free milk, and more.

Yes, Makeover 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.

Makeover Coconut Cream Pie

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