COCONUT CREAM PIE II

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This is one of our very favorite pies.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
⅓ cup cold milk
3 egg yolks
⅔ cup white sugar
1 cup hot milk
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 egg whites
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 ½ cups fresh shredded coconut
1 tablespoon fresh shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
  • Dissolve gelatin in cold milk and set aside to soften.
  • Beat egg yolks and sugar together, then slowly pour in hot milk while whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a spoon. Remove from heat, then stir in gelatin, followed by almond extract. Chill.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites, whipped cream, and coconut into chilled custard. Pour into pie shell, and sprinkle with additional coconut. Chill 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 141.2 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.1 g, Sodium 214.4 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

Shahzad Bai
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Luis Luna
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This coconut cream pie is a great summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is not overpowering. I love serving it with fresh berries on top.


christine kimbrough
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best coconut cream pie he's ever had. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this pie again.


Usman
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This coconut cream pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve.


Vance Mcdavis
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Molly Landin
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This coconut cream pie is a great summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is not overpowering. I love serving it with fresh berries on top.


Sikhalazo Mubaiwa
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this pie. The filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this pie again.


Mo Station
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best coconut cream pie he's ever had. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this pie again.


killer owl
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This coconut cream pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve.


Herlyne Falanga
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I've been making this coconut cream pie for years and it's always a hit. The filling is creamy and rich, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amber Goff
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This coconut cream pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use store-bought pie crust to save time.


Lungile Simelane
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this pie again.


Crazy Jay58
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This coconut cream pie is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is not overpowering. I love serving it with fresh berries on top.


Mike Apostolopoulos
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I was skeptical about making this pie because I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did. The filling was creamy and not too sweet, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making this again.


Phind
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I've tried many coconut cream pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the pie turned out perfect. Highly recommend!


Ayesha Siddiqa
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This coconut cream pie was a hit at my family gathering! The creamy filling and flaky crust were perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.