Coconut Cream Pie
This luscious coconut cream pie is a tropical treat that will transport you to a sunny paradise with every bite. The buttery graham cracker crust perfectly complements the rich and creamy coconut filling, while a dollop of rum-infused whipped cream adds a touch of indulgence. Savor the delightful combination of textures and flavors in this delightful dessert, making it a perfect sweet ending to any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- :
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 9 graham crackers (about 5 ounces), broken into rough pieces
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- :
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, well stirred (
- cream of coconut)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 egg yolks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- :
- 1½ cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons dark rum
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread the 5 tablespoons of coconut in a small baking pan and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 9 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes. When cool enough to handle, reserve 1 tablespoon for garnishing the finished pie.
- Pulse the graham crackers and the remaining 4 tablespoons toasted coconut in a food processor until the crackers are broken down into coarse crumbs, about ten 1-second pulses. Process the mixture to evenly fine crumbs, about 12 seconds more. Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl and stir in the sugar to combine; add the melted butter and toss with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Empty the crumb mixture into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom and up the sides, forming a crust. Bake the crust until deep golden brown and fragrant, about 22 minutes. Cool the crust on a wire rack while making the filling.
- Make the Filling: Bring the coconut milk, whole milk, shredded coconut, 1/3 cup of the sugar, and the salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar. When the mixture reaches a simmer, whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl to break them up, then whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch until well combined and no lumps remain. Gradually whisk the simmering liquid into the yolk mixture to temper it, then return the mixture to the saucepan, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until 3 or 4 bubbles burst on the surface and the mixture is thickened, about 30 seconds. Off the heat, whisk in the vanilla and butter. Pour the filling into the cooled crust, press a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling and refrigerate until the filling is cold and firm, at least 3 hours.
- Make the Whipped Cream Topping: When ready to serve, beat the cream and sugar in the chilled bowl of an electric mixer at medium speed to soft peaks; add the rum and vanilla. Continue to beat to barely stiff peaks. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled filling. Sprinkle the reserved 1 tablespoon toasted coconut over the whipped cream and serve. Cover any leftovers with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Cook Time
22M
Prep Time
PT4H
Yield
8 to 10 servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
- Protein Content: 4 g
- Fat Content: 31 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 20 g
- Cholesterol Content: 170 mg
- Sodium Content: 174 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 22 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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