Sky-High Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Sky-High Coconut Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez); 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (6-ounce) reduced-fat graham cracker crust; Meringue:; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 8 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

Filling:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6-ounce) reduced-fat graham cracker crust
Meringue:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
8 large egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Combine milk and eggs; gradually add to sugar mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; stir in cream of coconut and extracts. Pour filling into pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill until firm (about 2 hours).
2
To prepare meringue, combine 1 cup sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 240u00b0. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed of a mixer until foamy. Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg white mixture, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form. Remove plastic wrap from filling. Spread the meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on a wire rack. Chill until set.
5
Banana Cream Pie Variation: Prepare recipe as directed above, but omit the cream of coconut and coconut extract in the filling. Arrange 1 cup sliced banana in bottom of crust; pour filling over bananas, and top with meringue.

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sky-High 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.

Sky-High Coconut Cream Pie

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