How To Make Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup of shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 and 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the pre-made pie crust in a pie dish.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
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Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
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Remove from heat and stir in the butter, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Pour the coconut filling into the pie crust and smooth the top with a spoon.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set.
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Allow the pie to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
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Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
Nutrition
- Calories : 500kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 18g
- Cholesterol : 245mg
- Sodium : 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 60g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 40g
- Protein : 10g
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