EASY COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPE RECIPES

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BEST COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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This is the absolute best coconut cream pie recipe. The filling is my mother-in-law's and the crust is mine. My husband and son say they like it better than any other pie I've ever made. —Nancy Jo Leffler, DePauw, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 01 hours 10 minutes

Prep Time 55 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 2 pies (6-8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 22

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg, separated
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water, divided
FILLING:
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Dash salt
6 cups 2% milk
8 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
MERINGUE:
6 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups water
8 egg whites
Additional sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg yolk and 1/2 cup cold water; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Place in plates; trim pastry even with edge. With a small round fluted cutter, cut small circles out of dough scraps. Beat egg white with remaining water; brush over edges of pastry. Arrange dough cutouts around edge., Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in coconut and extracts. Pour filling into pastry shells., For meringue, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until clear. , In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Pour hot sugar mixture in a small stream into egg whites, beating constantly until stiff peaks form., Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving., Sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, FatContent 18g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 123mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 165mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 61g carbohydrate (39g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 9g protein.

SHORTCUT COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPE | REE DRUMMOND | FOO…



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Two 3.4-ounce boxes instant coconut cream pudding mix
1 1/2 cups coconut milk, such as Silk 
8 ounces whipped topping (3 cups) 
One store-bought 9-inch graham cracker pie crust  
1 cup store-bought toasted coconut chips

Steps:

  • Combine the pudding mix and coconut milk in a large bowl and whisk until pale and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold in 1 cup whipped topping until you see a marble effect, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour into the crust, then smooth over with a spatula and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
  • Top with the remaining 2 cups whipped topping and the coconut chips. Slice and serve.

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