This old-fashioned Coconut Cream Pie recipe features creamy, silky homemade custard with sweet coconut flakes folded in a flaky pie crust topped with some fluffy homemade whipped cream and some toasted coconut flakes to make it pretty. I really love the flavors in this pie and it’s cool, creamy filling make it a perfect spring dessert that we now serve as an Easter dessert every year!
Coconut Cream Pie
Truth time. I’ve never really been a fan of coconut, so I’ve also never even considered trying coconut cream pie, let alone baking it. Unfortunately for me (or so I thought at the time…), it’s my hubby’s favorite (other than pecan pie). So, because I love that man so darn much, I went ahead and gave a homemade coconut cream pie my best effort.
And honestly, it turned out so great that even I liked it. This coconut cream pie recipe features creamy, silky homemade custard with sweet coconut flakes folded in a flaky pie crust topped with some fluffy homemade whipped cream and some toasted coconut flakes to make it pretty.
I really love the flavors in this pie and it’s cool, creamy filling make it a perfect spring dessert that we now serve every Easter!
New to the pie-making scene? Here are some helpful Pie Making Resources to make sure all your pies come out perfect and delicious!
- Easy No Fail Pie Crust Recipe – this easy pie crust recipe comes out perfect Every. Time. It’s my grandma’s recipe, and it’s never failed me yet!
- Rolling Out Pie Crust Tutorial – If rolling out your own homemade pie crust makes you nervous, stop right now! This easy step-by-step tutorial will tell you exactly what to do for a perfect pie crust!
- Pretty Ways to Finish Pie Crust Edges – There are so many ways to finish pie crust once you’re done rolling it out to make a truly special pie. Try some of these easy and fun ones this year!
- Must Have Pie Making Supplies – If you love pies, you need these tools so you can make them all the time at home!
Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust baked in a 9-inch pie plate
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Whipped Cream
- 1 batch whipped cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- Follow directions for making and baking pie crust here. Then set aside to allow to cool completely.
- Add sugar and cornstarch to a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- In a separate bowl, quickly whisk together half-and-half and egg yolks.
- Place saucepan with sugar mixture over medium heat. Begin slowly adding egg yolk mixture, whisking to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Allow to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Immediately stir in butter, vanilla, and coconut.
- Place plastic wrap directly on coconut mixture and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Spoon coconut filling into baked pie shell. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until set.
- Make whipped cream according to the recipe above (or here!). Spread on chilled pie.
- Garnish with toasted coconut if desired (Place 1/2 cup coconut on a baking sheet. Broil on Low for about 3 minutes. Allow to cool. Sprinkle on top of whipped cream.)
Notes
- Easy No Fail Pie Crust Recipe - this easy pie crust recipe comes out perfect Every. Time. It's my grandma's recipe, and it's never failed me yet!
- Rolling Out Pie Crust Tutorial - If rolling out your own homemade pie crust makes you nervous, stop right now! This easy step-by-step tutorial will tell you exactly what to do for a perfect pie crust!
- Pretty Ways to Finish Pie Crust Edges - There are so many ways to finish pie crust once you're done rolling it out to make a truly special pie. Try some of these easy and fun ones this year!
- Must Have Pie Making Supplies - If you love pies, you need these tools so you can make them all the time at home!
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