double flavor coconut cream pie
Coconut cream pie is always a favorite in our family, even during the holidays. This enriched version adds a double shot of coconut flavor that will please coconut pie fans. The topping produces a tall peaked cloud of heavenly meringue. Enjoy!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 - 10
Ingredients
- 1 - pillsbury pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
- 5 tablespoons flour
- - dash of salt
- 3 - egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups baker's angel flaked sweet coconut
- MARSHMELLOW CREME MERINGUE
- 3-4 - egg whites
- 1 jar marshmallow creme (7 oz)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut or vanilla extract
How To Make double flavor coconut cream pie
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Step 1Bake single pie crust according to directions (or your favorite crust recipe) and cool.
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Step 2Mix flour and sugar in your sauce pan. Then add milk, coconut milk, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Slightly whip egg yolks until combined and add to other ingredients in pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a whip tool. When mixture thickens and starts to come to a boil, remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and flaked coconut. Pour into cooled, baked pie crust.
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Step 3Meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 of the jar of marshmallow crème; beat well. Add remaining crème and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread onto pie filling and seal edges to crust. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly brown on top. Cool pie before serving.
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Category:
Pies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#coconut
Keyword:
#coconut milk
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
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