My Favorite Son-in-law's Favorite Coconut Cream Pie

Name: My Favorite Son-in-law's Favorite Coconut Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups heated milk (not low-fat); ⅝ cup sugar (half cup plus two TBs.); 3 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt, scant; ¼ cup cold milk; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten (do not use the egg whites!); ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional); 1 cup coconut; 1 9-inch baked pie crusts or 1 purchased graham cracker crust; 2 -3 cups thawed Cool Whip

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups heated milk (not low-fat)
⅝ cup sugar (half cup plus two TBs.)
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt, scant
¼ cup cold milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten (do not use the egg whites!)
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 cup coconut
1 9-inch baked pie crusts or 1 purchased graham cracker crust
2 -3 cups thawed Cool Whip

1
Heat the 1 1/2 cups of milk in a saucepan on low-medium heat until hot, but do not let it come to a boil.
2
In a small bowl, blend together the sugar, flour, cornstarch, salt, and the 1/4 cup cold milk.
3
Add to the hot milk in the saucepan, stirring constantly.
4
Cook over low heat until thickened.
5
Add some of the hot mixture to the 3 beaten egg yolks in a small bowl.
6
Stir well to blend and then add to the saucepan, stirring constantly.
7
Cook over low heat for a minute or two longer.
8
Remove from the stove and stir in the vanilla, butter, almond extract and coconut.
9
Let cool.
10
Pour into the pie crust.
11
Top with the Cool Whip.
12
Use a spoon to make a pretty shape.
13
Keep refrigerated until serving.

433

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups heated milk (not low-fat), ⅝ cup sugar (half cup plus two TBs.), 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, My Favorite Son-in-law's Favorite 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!