Best 5 Light Coconut Pie Recipes

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Are you looking for a heavenly dessert that is both light and bursting with coconut flavor? Well, look no further than the light coconut pie. This delightful treat is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings without weighing you down. Made with a creamy coconut filling and a flaky crust, this pie is the perfect ending to a special meal or a delightful snack to enjoy anytime. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a light coconut pie that will leave you wanting more. So, let's dive into the world of light coconut pies and discover the secrets behind this irresistible dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

4-INGREDIENT COCONUT-LIME PIE



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This super-refreshing frozen dessert is like a key lime pie upgrade, wonderfully complemented by creamy coconut and chocolate. Cut and serve straight from the freezer -- the colder the better.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

One 15-ounce can cream of coconut
8 small limes, 2 zested and all juiced (about 1 cup juice)
One 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust
1 ounce dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Combine the cream of coconut, lime juice and half of the zest in a blender and blend until combined. Pour into the crust and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
  • Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and very thin. Dip a fork into the chocolate and drizzle over the frozen pie. Sprinkle the remaining zest on top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze until the chocolate sets, then slice and serve.

COCONUT PIE



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Watching my mother cook from scratch, I hardly knew that anything was available "pre-made" until I'd left home. One of Mom's best desserts is her creamy old-fashioned coconut pie. A rich slice is true comfort food. -Mary McGuire, Graham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Dough for single-crust pie
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. 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. , In a large bowl, combine milk, sugar, coconut, eggs, flour, butter and vanilla. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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

SUPER EASY COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This is one of those things that turn out wonderfully with little effort. GREAT for weeknight desserts or when you need something nice and don't have much time to make it in! Posting so we have access to the shopping list!

Provided by Mrs. Lumpy

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts (although the non baked graham cracker crust can be used too!)
1 (5 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix or 1 (5 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix pudding and milk until pudding becomes thick (usually about 2 minutes).
  • Fold in 4 oz (1/2) of the Cool-Whip.
  • Fold in 1 cup of coconut.
  • Spread mix into bottom of pie crust.
  • Spread remaining Cool-Whip on top.
  • Sprinkle with left-over coconut.
  • Serve cooled (about one hour in the fridge).
  • Keep refrigerated.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 446.8, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 28.9, Protein 3.7

IMPOSSIBLY EASY COCONUT PIE



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This impossibly easy coconut pie is legendary among the Bisquick™ community. With over 700 positive reviews, it's a one-bowl dessert that many Betty Crocker fans have been making for years. Creamy and custard-like this crustless pie can be prepped in just 10 minutes, so the next time you're craving coconut, you know what recipe to turn to. All you have to do is stir the flaked coconut, sugar, Bisquick™, butter, milk and eggs until well mixed and pour right into your pie plate. Easy, right?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flaked or shredded coconut
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir all ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

Tips:

* For a creamier filling, use full-fat coconut milk. * If you don't have coconut extract, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract instead. * For a thicker filling, cook it over medium heat until it has thickened, stirring constantly. * To make a gluten-free version of this pie, use a gluten-free pie crust. * For a vegan version of this pie, use vegan butter and vegan cream cheese.

Conclusion:

This light coconut pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this light coconut pie a try!

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