SUSIE'S DARK CHOCOLATE-COCONUT PIE

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If you love chocolate and coconut, this pie's for you. Surprisingly easy to make, the only difficult part is waiting for it to cool in the fridge. -Susan Graverson, Oneida, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
5 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1 cup whole milk
5 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
TOPPING:
1-1/3 cups dark chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Combine the cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until crust is set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in coconut milk and whole milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 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 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the coconut, butter and extracts until butter is melted. Pour into cooled crust. Refrigerate for 10 minutes., Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in butter. Cool until slightly thickened. Spread over filling. Garnish with toasted coconut. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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Anthony Gardner
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This pie is a keeper!


tk
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I'll definitely be making this pie again.


Hemant Majhi
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This is the best chocolate coconut pie I've ever had!


Dilip Verma
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I would definitely recommend this pie to others.


Per Son
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion.


Rehan Neupane
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit!


Julia Frank
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The pie crust was a little soggy, but the filling was delicious.


prova Aktar
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this pie!


De bullgamer
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The pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


dayamir YouTube
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Saddam Arbani
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I substituted almond milk for the regular milk and it turned out great!


Kane Alvarez
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The pie was easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise.


Dragonball Fan
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Bikram Poudel
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This pie is a chocolate lover's dream! The dark chocolate ganache is rich and decadent, and the coconut adds a lovely sweetness and texture. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it all comes together to create a truly special dessert.