Easy & Delicious Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

When it comes to pie recipes, this classic coconut pie recipe takes the blue ribbon. Perfect for a warm summer night, this tropical filling is dense and not overly sweet.

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Easy & Delicious Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

YIELD: 8 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 2 h

Easy & Delicious Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • garnish: toasted coconut

Easy & Delicious Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Fit 1 piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of piecrust with a fork. Bake according to package directions for a one-crust pie. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan. Whisk together half-and-half and egg yolks.

Easy & Delicious Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Gradually whisk egg mixture into sugar mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter, 1 cup coconut, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap, placing plastic wrap directly on filling in pan; let stand 30 minutes.

Easy & Delicious Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Spoon custard mixture into prepared crust, cover and chill 30 minutes or until set. Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe whipped cream over pie filling. Garnish, if desired.

Easy & Delicious Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

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