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Decadent Coconut Cream Pie A Deliciously Easy Recipe
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Decadent Coconut Cream Pie: A Deliciously Easy Recipe

This decadent coconut cream pie combines creamy coconut filling with a buttery crust for a dessert that's both indulgent and simple. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Kitchen: American
Keyword: Air Fry Chocolate Chip Cookies, chicken stirfry easy recipe, Chocolate Chip Cookies In Air Fryer, comfort food recipes, easy easy dinner recipes, easy recipes, sweet recipes easy indian sweets recipes
Servings: 8
Author: Dorothy

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Toasted coconut flakes for garnish

Instructions

For the Crust

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly coated.
  3. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even layer across the bottom and up the sides.
  4. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.

For the Filling

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
  4. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens further.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

For the Topping

  1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie filling.
  3. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes for garnish.

Notes

a:3:{i:0;s:74:"For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of coconut extract to the filling.";i:1;s:100:"Toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown.";i:2;s:104:"This pie can be made a day ahead; just wait to add the whipped cream topping until right before serving.";}