coconut cream pie

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Denton, TX
Updated on Jul 5, 2016

Found a similar recipe on Pintrest but I tweaked it a bit.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - baked pie shell
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 - egg yolks
  • 1 cup coconut cream (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon mexican vanilla
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon mexican vanilla
  • - toasted coconut for garnish

How To Make coconut cream pie

  • Step 1
    Wisk together in a heavy sauce pan sugar, cornstarch, salt, coconut cream and half and half.
  • Step 2
    Stir continuously until it starts to thicken
  • Step 3
    Once thick , temper beaten egg yolk with a little of the hot mixture . Add egg mixture to the pan slowly, stirring continuously.
  • Step 4
    Cook for 2 to 4 minutes over medium heat until nice and thick. remove from the stove.
  • Step 5
    Stir in coconut, butter and vanilla and pour into baked pie crust.
  • Step 6
    Beat whipping in a seperate bowl and gradually add sugar and vanilla.
  • Step 7
    Pile on top of pie filling and top with toasted coconut. Keep refrigerated.

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Category: Pies
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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