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Coconut Cream Pie

This coconut cream pie is a classic dessert with a creamy coconut filling and a flaky crust.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 unit Pie crust pre-baked

Filling

  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 3 units Egg yolks beaten
  • 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup Heavy cream whipped
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  2. 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute.
  3. 3. Remove from heat. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then return to the saucepan. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. 4. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and vanilla extract. Pour into pre-baked pie crust.
  5. 5. Chill for several hours or until set. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional coconut if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

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