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Classic Coconut Cream Pie
Traditional dish · American
A quintessential American dessert featuring a flaky pastry crust filled with a rich, creamy custard infused with coconut flavor, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour2 1/2 cups
- unsalted butter, cold and cubed1 cup
- ice water1/2 cup
- granulated sugar1 1/2 cups
- cornstarch1/3 cup
- salt1/4 teaspoon
- milk3 cups
- egg yolks4
- unsweetened shredded coconut1 cup
- vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- heavy cream1 cup
- powdered sugar1/4 cup
Steps
- 1
Prepare the pie crust: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out dough and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edges. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- 3
Make the filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Temper the egg yolks: In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly ladle about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
- 5
Cook the custard: Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard is very thick, about 2-3 minutes more. Do not boil. Remove from heat.
- 6
Stir in shredded coconut and vanilla extract. Pour the hot filling into the cooled pie crust. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- 7
Make the whipped cream topping: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over the chilled pie.
- 8
Garnish with additional toasted coconut flakes if desired. Slice and serve.
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