Best 6 Foolproof Coconut Cream Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delectable desserts, where the coconut cream pie stands as a true masterpiece. This creamy, tropical delight has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts for decades, and for good reason. With its rich, velvety filling, flaky crust, and toasted coconut topping, the coconut cream pie is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this foolproof recipe will guide you through the steps to create the perfect coconut cream pie, ensuring that your dessert table becomes the center of attention at any gathering. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you with a sweet and lasting impression.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This is a tried-and-true, old-fashioned coconut cream pie. Took many years of searching and baking to find the right one and this is it! Enjoy!

Provided by Carol H.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3 cups half-and-half
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
  • Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 275.9 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

COCONUT CREAM PIE



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A rich and smooth pie. It takes a half hour to make, but is well worth the effort! Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut, if desired.

Provided by Mary

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Coconut Pie Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt over a medium heat; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thick and bubbly. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from heat.
  • Place a strainer over a clean mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the egg yolks slightly. Gradually pour 1 cup of the hot custard mixture into yolks, whisking constantly. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and bring the entire mixture to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes before removing the pan from heat. Immediately pour custard through the strainer.
  • Stir butter, vanilla, and coconut into the hot mixture. Pour the hot filling into the baked pie crust. Cool and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 121.2 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

IRRESISTIBLE COCONUT CREAM PIE



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My husband and I grow 500 acres of wheat on the farm his family homesteaded in 1889. I grind my own flour and love to use it in this recipe. The easy, pat-in crust has a rich grain flavor. It's irresistible filled with old-fashioned coconut cream and topped with a fluffy meringue. -Roberta Foster, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons whole milk
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup marshmallow creme
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk oil and milk. Gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until moistened (mixture will be crumbly). Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. 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; stir in butter, coconut and vanilla., For meringue, in a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add marshmallow creme, beating on high speed. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form., Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BEST COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This classic coconut cream pie is well worth the time it takes to cook. It'll be one of the best recipes in your repetoire.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 disk Pate Brisee
All-purpose flour, for surface
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (from a 13.75-ounce can)
1 1/4 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup large-flake unsweetened dried coconut (optional)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pate brisee into a 12-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge to 1 inch, fold under, and pinch to seal. Crimp as desired. Prick bottom all over with a fork. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Line with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edge is golden and set, about 25 minutes. Remove weights and parchment. Bake until bottom is golden and dry, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Make the filling: Combine granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in coconut milk and whole milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until bubbling and thick, about 7 minutes. Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl. Add milk mixture to yolks in a slow, steady stream, whisking until completely incorporated. Return to saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Strain custard through a fine sieve into a bowl, and stir in vanilla and shredded coconut. Pour into piecrust, and smooth top. Wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate until filling is completely set, about 4 hours, and up to 2 days.
  • Make the topping: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread large-flake coconut evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes, tossing occasionally. Let cool. Beat together cream and confectioners' sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. Top pie with cream, and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve immediately.

FOOLPROOF COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This is a simple coconut cream pie recipe everyone will enjoy. The melted marshmallows firm up when cooled. They help to hold the pie together when folded into the cream. Once chilled, it's a fluffy, creamy, and super dreamy coconut cream pie. Make sure to chill the pie until just cool. If it's chilled too long, it will be too firm and hard to fold in the whipped cream.

Provided by Jolene Habeck @josephine9255

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounce(s) cream of coconut
1 package(s) mini-marshmallows
1/4 cup(s) milk
2 1/2 cup(s) shredded coconut
2 cup(s) heavy cream, whipped
1 - pie crust shell, baked, lighly brown

Steps:

  • Set up a double boiler. To the double boiler, add the first three ingredients, cream of coconut, marshmallows, and milk. Melt together. The mixture may be foamy.
  • Add 2 cups of the coconut to the now melted mixture.
  • Place mixture in the fridge until cool.
  • While the mixture is cooling, toast the remaining coconut on a cookie sheet in the oven preheated to 375 degrees.
  • Watch closely, once it starts to turn golden, take out. It will burn very quickly.
  • Take the cooled mixture out of the fridge and stir. Fold in the 2 cups of whipped heavy cream (stiff) until completely incorporated.
  • Put the completed mixture into the pie shell. (There may be some leftover.)
  • Top with toasted coconut.
  • Chill at least 6 hours.

SHORTCUT COCONUT CREAM PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Two 3.4-ounce boxes instant coconut cream pudding mix
1 1/2 cups coconut milk, such as Silk
8 ounces whipped topping (3 cups)
One store-bought 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
1 cup store-bought toasted coconut chips

Steps:

  • Combine the pudding mix and coconut milk in a large bowl and whisk until pale and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold in 1 cup whipped topping until you see a marble effect, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour into the crust, then smooth over with a spatula and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
  • Top with the remaining 2 cups whipped topping and the coconut chips. Slice and serve.

Tips:

  • Utilize Fresh Ingredients: Prioritize fresh coconut meat for an authentic and rich coconut flavor. Shred it yourself to achieve the desired texture.
  • Chill the Dough: Before rolling out the pie dough, chill it for at least 30 minutes. This prevents the dough from becoming too soft and makes it easier to work with.
  • Blind Bake the Pie Crust: Pre-bake the pie crust before filling it. This helps prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Simmer the Coconut Filling: Bring the coconut filling to a simmer over medium heat. Stir continuously to prevent scorching. Simmering allows the flavors to meld and thicken.
  • Use Quality Vanilla Extract: Opt for pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. It adds depth and richness to the coconut filling.
  • Chill the Pie Completely: After baking, let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving. Chilling allows the filling to set properly and enhances the flavors.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the tropical delight of coconut cream pie, a classic dessert that combines the rich flavors of coconut and creamy custard. With a flaky pie crust, luscious coconut filling, and a topping of whipped cream or meringue, this pie is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this foolproof recipe will guide you to success. Remember to use fresh ingredients, chill the dough and the pie, and simmer the coconut filling to achieve the best results. Enjoy a slice of paradise with every bite of this heavenly coconut cream pie.

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