DAR'S COCONUT CREAM PIE

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When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. -Darlene Bartos, Shoreview, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Pastry for single-crust pie
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 cups coconut milk
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line 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 golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, coconut milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch and salt until blended. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 2 minutes longer, whisking vigorously. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and 1 cup coconut. Immediately transfer to crust., Press plastic wrap onto surface of filling. Refrigerate until cold, 2 hours., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over pie. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 47g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Michelle Haynes
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. It's a new favorite in our house.


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This pie is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Alick Chirwa
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I love that this recipe uses a graham cracker crust. It's a nice change from the traditional pie crust.


Nella Erasmus
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Samundra Lepcha
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I've never had coconut cream pie before, but I'm hooked now. This pie is amazing.


Md jiarul
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This pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the combination of the coconut and pineapple.


Kristina Henson
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I'm not a baker, but this pie was so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried it.


Philip Chibuike
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This pie is absolutely divine. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


Diana Sherry
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.


Vanessa Molina
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This pie is so creamy and delicious. I love the toasted coconut on top. It adds a nice crunch.


ahad mahmud
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I love that this recipe uses fresh coconut milk. It really gives the pie a rich, authentic flavor.


Charleigh Chambers
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This pie was a breeze to make. I used a pre-made pie crust and the filling came together in just a few minutes. It's the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.


Najmul Khandakar Sajib
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut desserts, but this pie was surprisingly delicious. The filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crisp.


Habiba Ahmad
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This coconut cream pie was a hit at my family gathering! The combination of the creamy coconut filling and the flaky crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.