creamy coconut cream pie

Honolulu, HI
Updated on Aug 28, 2011

While I have found many coconut cream pies that provide whip cream as a topping, I prefer the original idea of using merangue as a topping. you can make the merangue as stiff as you like, while I personally like largee peaks, not everyone does, so when I mae this for the diner I only put a small layer of merangue on the top. I find that the lime keeps this pie from being too sweet, and the coconut cream makes for an extra creamy pie.

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 - lime juice and zest
  • 4 - eggs beaten
  • 2 cans coco lopez cream of coconut
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 - pie shell baked
  • 3 - egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cream of tartar

How To Make creamy coconut cream pie

  • Step 1
    In heavy saucepan, combine water, cornstarch, lime juice and zest. Mix well.
  • Step 2
    Add eggs and cream of coconut. Completely combine.
  • Step 3
    Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring often.
  • Step 4
    Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Step 5
    Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Step 6
    Stir in coconut and pour into pie shell.
  • Step 7
    Make a merangue with egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar.
  • Step 8
    Chill before serving

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