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Delicious Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Author: Kimber

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp granulated sugar divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3 oz cream cheese diced
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp coconut extract to taste

For Topping:

  • Fresh whipped cream lightly sweetened
  • Sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan combine coconut milk, 1/2 cup of the milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar and the salt.
  • Set mixture over medium heat, and bring mixture nearly to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl whisk together remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch until well blended.
  • In another small mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks with remaining 3 Tbsp sugar.
  • Slowly pour 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly (to temper the eggs).
  • Pour egg yolk mixture and cornstarch mixture into saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring vigorously, for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add in cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract and coconut extract; stir until well blended.
  • Stir in 1/2 - 3/4 cup coconut, reserving the rest for topping on the finished pie.
  • Pour mixture into baked pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2 - 3 hours.
  • Top with whipped cream and the toasted coconut.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.