INGREDIENTS
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refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box (I use Trader Joe’s brand)
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1 can (13 ½ oz) coconut milk, shaken well
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½ cup plus 1 tablespoon sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted
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1 cup whole milk
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½ vanilla bean, split
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2/3 cup sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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5 large egg yolks
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¼ cup cornstarch
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½ teaspoon coconut extract
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into four pieces
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rum whipped cream topping
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1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, COLD
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1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons dark rum (or 1 teaspoon vanilla, or 1 teaspoon rum extract)
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¼ cup sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted
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1 oz white chocolate, shaved