Homemade Coconut Cream Pie
Immerse yourself in the bliss of a homemade Coconut Cream Pie! It's the epitome of culinary decadence, boasting a buttery pie crust, a luscious coconut filling, fluffy whipped cream, and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. Plus, I've included tips to prepare parts of the recipe in advance, so you can manage your time effectively.
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Servings: 9
Ingredients
For the Pie Filling:
- 4 large Egg Yolks
- 30 g Cornstarch
- 14 ounces Coconut Milk full fat
- 240 ml Half-and-Half
- 130 g Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 80 g Shredded Coconut sweetened
- 30 g Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Coconut Extract optional
For the Whipped Cream:
- 360 ml Heavy Cream cold
- 20 g Confectioners' Sugar or Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional for Garnish:
- Coconut Shavings unsweetened
Instructions
The Pie Crust
- Early Prep: Prepare your pie dough the night before, as it requires a minimum of 2 hours in the fridge to chill.
- Baking the Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Proceed to fully blind bake your pie crust. Once baked, let it cool completely. This step can be done up to three days in advance. Just wrap the cooled crust tightly and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to fill it.
The Creamy Coconut Filling
- Initiating the Process: Whisk together egg yolks and cornstarch, then set aside.
- Heat Dynamics: In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, half-and-half, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring this to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Egg Yolk Incorporation: Extract about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture and gradually whisk it into the egg yolk and cornstarch blend. This tempers the yolks, preventing them from scrambling.
- Confluence: Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan. The liquid will bubble and thicken almost instantaneously. Cook and whisk for another 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and blend in the shredded coconut, softened butter, vanilla, and optional coconut extract.
Assembling the Pie
- Layering: Pour the warm filling into the completely cooled pie crust.
- Chilling: Cover tightly with plastic wrap directly on the surface to avert skin formation. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until thickened.
Whipped Cream Extravaganza
- Whipping: Utilize either a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment to whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until you achieve medium peaks.
- Garnish and Serve: Adorn your pie with the whipped cream and additional coconut, if desired.
Notes
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
- The pie crust can be prepped in advance and stored either in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For those who plan way ahead, you can also freeze the assembled pie, minus the whipped cream. Just ensure the filling has fully cooled before wrapping it in an extra layer of plastic wrap and freezing. Thaw in the fridge or on the counter before adding the whipped cream.
Additional Notes
- Coconut Milk: Ensure you are using canned, full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk typically found near Thai food products. Do not use the carton variety found in the refrigerated section.