Description
A classic dessert featuring a rich coconut cream filling and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust and bake until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Add shredded coconut and mix well.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh coconut for better flavor.
- Ensure the pie cools completely before chilling.
- Feel free to add more coconut for garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: grandmas coconut cream pie, coconut pie, dessert recipes