Delicious homemade Coconut Cream Pie recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!
Coconut Cream Pie
Delicious homemade Coconut Cream Pie recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch baked pie crust
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- In medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt; stir in eggs until mixture is well blended.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture boils; boil and stir 1 minute.
- Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
- Stir in coconut until blended; pour into baked pie crust.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto surface; refrigerate 6 to 8 hours or until set.
- Just before serving, spread with whipped cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Cover; refrigerate leftover pie.
- 8 servings.
- Variation: You can also toast the coconut before adding it to the pie.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread evenly on cookie sheet, stir once or twice while baking for 5 to 10 minutes, until light golden brown.
Tips for the Best Coconut Cream Pie
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking coconut cream pie.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.