Description
Coconut cream pie delights dessert enthusiasts with its silky filling and crisp crust. Creamy coconut layers combine with whipped topping, offering you a heavenly slice of tropical comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (113 g)
- 3 tbsps corn starch
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Filling Base: Whisk coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Temper Eggs: Gently whisk eggs in a separate bowl, then gradually introduce a small portion of the hot coconut milk mixture to prevent scrambling, creating a smooth egg blend.
- Combine and Cook: Integrate the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly to maintain a silky consistency, and continue cooking until the filling becomes thick, glossy, and develops small bubbling pockets.
- Enhance Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in coconut extract and vanilla extract, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy mixture.
- Fill and Chill: Pour the coconut cream filling into the pre-prepared pie crust, spreading evenly, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until the filling sets completely and develops a rich, chilled texture.
Notes
- Prevent Egg Scrambling: Carefully temper eggs by gradually adding hot coconut milk mixture to avoid creating scrambled egg chunks in your creamy pie filling.
- Achieve Perfect Thickness: Continuously stir the filling over medium heat until it develops a glossy, thick consistency that coats the back of a spoon without burning.
- Flavor Enhancement Tip: Use high-quality coconut extract and pure vanilla extract to elevate the pie’s authentic, rich coconut flavor profile.
- Chilling Critical: Allow the pie to set completely in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ensuring a firm, smooth filling that slices cleanly and holds its shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg