Recipe: Coconut Cream Pie 🥥🥧
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 Pie
- Category: Dessert, Pie
- Keywords: Dessert, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Quick & Easy (< 30 Mins)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2/3 cup | Sugar |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 3 tbsp | Cornstarch |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1/3 cup | Butter |
| 3 cups | Coconut flakes |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 2 cups | Whipping cream |
| 1 tsp | Coconut extract |
| 1 | Prepared pie crust |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 488.4
- Fat: 28.5g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2g
- Cholesterol: 133mg
- Sodium: 304.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.8g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 35g
- Protein: 7.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Blend in the Eggs:
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are well mixed and slightly frothy. Then, gradually add the beaten eggs to the saucepan mixture, stirring continuously to avoid any lumps.
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Cook the Filling:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a hand electric mixer. Continue mixing until the mixture comes to a boil. Once it boils, let it cook for an additional minute while stirring constantly.
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Incorporate Butter and Coconut:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and coconut extract until they are fully blended into the mixture. Then, add the coconut flakes and mix well using the electric mixer.
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Final Cooking and Assembly:
- Return the saucepan to the heat and cook the mixture again until it reaches a boil, continuing to mix with the electric mixer. Once it boils, remove it from the heat.
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Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Pour the prepared coconut cream filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming.
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Chill the Pie:
- Refrigerate the pie for 6 to 8 hours, allowing it to set and firm up.
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Toast Coconut Topping:
- Preheat your oven’s broiler. Spread 1/4 cup of coconut flakes evenly on a pie pan. Place it under the broiler until the coconut is lightly browned, stirring frequently to ensure even toasting.
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Whipped Cream Topping:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, combine the whipping cream, sugar, and coconut extract. Whip the mixture until it forms stiff peaks.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Once the pie has chilled, remove the plastic wrap and spread the whipped cream topping over the surface of the pie. Sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes over the whipped cream.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the Coconut Cream Pie into servings and serve chilled. Enjoy the creamy texture and delightful coconut flavor!
This Coconut Cream Pie recipe is a perfect blend of creamy goodness and tropical coconut flavor, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion!
