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Easy Coconut Cream Pie

Delightful Easy Coconut Cream Pie Everyone Will Love

This Easy Coconut Cream Pie delivers tropical bliss with a creamy filling, buttery crust, and airy whipped topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Substitute with unsweetened coconut milk for a less sweet pie.
  • ¾ cup Sugar Adjust according to the coconut milk used if opting for unsweetened.
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch Acts as a thickener for the filling.
For the Crust
  • ½ cup Butter Can be replaced with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 shell Pie Crust Choose a gluten-free crust or cookie crust for dietary needs.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free alternative.
  • ½ cup Toasted Coconut Optional garnish that enhances the flavor and adds texture.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • hand mixer
  • pie dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pie crust for about 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk it continuously over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and let the filling cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Pour the cooled filling into the prepared pie crust and chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
  5. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, adding powdered sugar or vanilla extract for flavor if desired.
  6. Dollop the whipped cream on top and sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill overnight for enhanced flavor and perfect texture. Watch the coconut carefully when toasting to prevent burning.

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