Welcome to the world of culinary bliss, where we unveil the secrets to crafting the ultimate coconut meringue pie. This indulgent dessert harmonizes the delicate sweetness of tender coconut with the airy lightness of meringue, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As we embark on this culinary adventure, we'll explore the nuances of this classic dessert, revealing the techniques and ingredients that elevate it to an extraordinary confection. From the golden crust that encases the velvety coconut filling to the ethereal meringue that crowns this masterpiece, every element plays a vital role in achieving that perfect balance of textures and flavors. So, let us commence our journey into the realm of coconut meringue pie, where each bite promises to transport you to a tropical paradise.
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COCONUT MERINGUE PIE
Steps:
- For the pie: In a large bowl, combine 1 gallon of the milk, the sugar, butter, vanilla and mix. Use a whisk to make sure that the sugar is mixed well.
- In a separate container, combine the remaining 1/8 gallon milk, cornstarch and flour. Blend until creamy and smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, bring the milk/sugar filling mixture to a boil. Using a wire whisk, blend in enough of the milk/cornstarch mixture and cook until the mixture is thick enough that you can see the trails in the milk when the whisk is pulled out and the mixture is not runny anymore. You may not need all of the thickener, this all depends on the humidity of the room.
- While the filling is still warm, add the coconut. Pour into pre-cooked pie shells. Take time to cool and set-up before adding topping.
- For the topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Then, mix in the sugar and stabilizer until creamy smooth.
- Top the pies with coconut. Place in the oven until desired color brown is achieved, about 6 minutes.
COCONUT CREAM MERINGUE PIE
Every fifth Sunday at our country church, we have a hymn sing and potluck dinner. I always bring this coconut cream pie with meringue, and it goes fast. It's definitely a favorite. -Joyce Reece, Mena, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. 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 longer. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla and coconut. Pour into crust. , For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a small bowl, on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with coconut. , Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
COCONUT CREAM MERINGUE PIE
This makes a creamy pie, topped with golden meringue and toasted coconut. The pie requires 1 hour cooling time plus 1-2 hours for chilling time.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
- Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Gradually stir in 1 cup 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 heat; stir in chopped coconut, butter and vanilla until butter is melted.
- For meringue, in a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar, beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in sugar, 1 T at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
- Pour hot filling into crust.
- Spread with meringue, sealing edges to crust.
- Sprinkle with flaked coconut.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.5, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 116, Sodium 405.6, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 43.1, Protein 8.3
FAVORITE COCONUT MERINGUE PIE
We usually have a good selection of pies at our neighborhood get-togethers, but I always come home with an empty pan when I bring this classic. Friends line up for a creamy slice, topped with golden meringue and toasted coconut. -Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Gently stir in chopped coconut, butter and vanilla until butter is melted., For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form., Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust. Sprinkle with flaked coconut. Bake until meringue is golden, 12-15 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
COCONUT MERINGUE PIE
Many people have enjoyed an afternoon stop at the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls, Texas on US Hwy 281. It's one of Texas' famous old diners which has a "pie happy hour" every weekday afternoon. If you can't make it, this coconut meringue pie recipe is almost good enough to take you there. You'll enjoy this pie served cold. This recipe is from the excellent restaurant collection, The Texas Hill Country: A Food and Wine Lover's Paradise.
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F. To make the filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils and thickens, then cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. In a seperate bowl, beat the egg yolks. Whisking vigorously, slowly stir 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks. Stir the warmed yolks into the remainder of the milk mixture and bring to a gentle boil. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the butter and vanilla, stirring until the butter has melted. Add the coconut, blending well. Pour into cooled, baked 9-inch pie crust and top with meringue (recipes follow), sealing meringue to edge of pastry. Bake in a 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until nicely browned. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Cool completely before serving. Meringue 4 egg whites, at room temperature ½ cup of sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed until foamy. Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form and the sugar is dissolved, about 2 to 4 minutes. Add vanilla and beat just to blend. Pile atop pie, and bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
THE BEST COCONUT CREAM PIE
This old-fashioned pie is filled with rich, creamy custard, then capped with a cloud of toasted meringue and a generous sprinkling of sweet coconut flakes. It tastes as if you pulled it straight from the dessert case of your favorite diner-only better, thanks to our tender homemade pastry. It's sure to be a hit with any coconut lover.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the pie crust: Pulse the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter, about 10 times. Add the egg and pulse 4 to 5 times until the dough forms a ball. (If the dough is very dry add up to a tablespoon more of cold water.)
- Transfer the dough to a work surface. Form the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Roll the dough on a lightly-floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch hanging over the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick edge that is even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired. Freeze the pie shell for 30 minutes.
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and lift the sides of the parchment to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the filling: Whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of the milk and the cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. Stir together the remaining 3/4 cup milk, the half-and-half, sugar and kosher salt in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat until barely simmering. Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring the hot milk and cream into the egg yolks while continuing to whisk. Pour the custard back into the pan and place over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the custard is very thick and smooth, about 5 minutes; it will be the consistency of a pudding. (If the filling has scrambled a bit, or doesn't look smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate bowl before adding the coconut.) Stir in the butter until melted, then stir in the vanilla and shredded coconut. Spread the filling into the cooled pie crust. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pie and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
- For the meringue: Add the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and kosher salt to the bowl of a stand mixture fitted with the whisk attachment and whisk to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture feels very hot to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and add the vanilla. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the pie and gently mound the meringue on top of the filling. Use an offset spatula to completely cover the filling and meet the crust all around the edges. (This will completely seal in the filling and help prevent weeping.) Use the offset spatula to form swirls and peaks in the meringue. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broil in the oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on the meringue if broiling. Sprinkle all over with toasted coconut and serve.
FRENCH COCONUT PIE
An easy baked custard pie with the flavor of coconut
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, flour, sugar, coconut, and milk. Pour into pie shell. Bake until firm, about 45 to 60 minutes.
PATTY CAKE PIE CRUST
A quick and easy fool-proof pie crust recipe
Provided by Betty Streff
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir with a fork until all the flour is incorporated and the dough forms a ball.
- Put the dough in the center of a 9" pie plate and using your hands, pat the dough gently into place.
- You can flute the edges with your fingers.
- If baking the crust without a filling, prick holes all over the bottom of the crust with a fork before baking.
- Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Cool before filling.
COCONUT MARSHMALLOW CREAM MERINGUE PIE
Extra rich and gooey coconut cream pie! Half and half may be used in place of cream.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the filling combine light cream or half and half and butter in saucepan. Bring just to boil over medium heat.
- In medium bowl, whisk together sugar, 3 eggs, cornstarch, vanilla and salt until cornstarch is completely dissolved and mixture is well blended.
- Gradually add the egg mixture to the mixture in saucepan, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute or until thickened. Add marshmallows and 1/4 cup of the coconut. Cook and stir until marshmallows melt and mixture is well-blended. Pour into pie shells. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- For meringue, in large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add sugar, a small amount at a time, beating constantly until stiff peaks form. Spread half the meringue over each pie to edge of crust. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of the remaining coconut.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Chill any leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 272.3 mg, Sugar 35.5 g
COCONUT CREAM MERINGUE PIE
This is a pie that was created for our daughter's birthday. She loved her grandmother's coconut cream pie. We did not have the exact recipe so we came up with this. It could take up to 30 minutes for the custard to get thick and come to a boil.
Provided by Mad Butcher
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Time 5h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir half-and-half, coconut milk, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan; stirring constantly, slowly bring to a boil over low heat and cook until thick, about 30 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; fold 3/4 cup coconut into the mixture with the vanilla extract. Pour the coconut mixture into the baked pie crust.
- Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add cream of tartar and 6 tablespoons white sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Spread egg white mixture over the pie. Sprinkle 1/2 cup coconut over the pie.
- Bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Move to a wire rack to cool until completely cooled to the touch, about 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9 calories, Carbohydrate 73.5 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 381 mg, Sugar 43.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- To easily remove the coconut meat from the shell, place the coconut in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Once the coconut is cool enough to handle, crack it open and scoop out the meat.
- If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, you can use a store-bought graham cracker crust or a pre-baked pie shell.
- Be sure to whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks before adding the sugar. This will help to create a light and fluffy meringue.
- When baking the meringue, keep an eye on it so that it doesn't overcook. The meringue is done when it is golden brown and has a slightly crispy texture.
Conclusion:
Coconut meringue pie is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy coconut filling,fluffy meringue topping, and flaky pie crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give coconut meringue pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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