Easy Coconut Cream Pie

This Easy Coconut Cream Pie starts with a delicious, homemade creamy coconut filling in a golden brown, flaky pie crust. Topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut, this dessert is a coconut lovers dream!

Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

When it comes to coconut desserts, it’s hard to beat the tropical flavors of coconut cream pie. This recipe goes all out with a smooth, coconut-infused custard filling that’s made from scratch. With a cozy, homemade feel that you just can’t get from store-bought coconut pudding, this is absolutely the best coconut cream pie we’ve ever tasted!

We keep it simple by adding that dreamy filling to a buttery, prebaked crust. But there’s even more coconut goodness. Once the filling has had time to chill and set, we pile on some whipped cream and an extra sprinkling of toasted coconut on top. It’s the perfect pie for Easter, summer gatherings or for any occasion.

If you’re looking for other recipes to satisfy those coconut cravings, make sure to check out these Coconut Lime Cupcakes.

Ingredients

• Deep dish refrigerated pie crust
• Sweetened coconut flakes
• All purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs
• Whole Milk
• Heavy whipping cream
• Vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Whipped topping, defrosted

How to Make Coconut Cream Pie

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Step 2. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. Remove and let cool.

Step 3. Place the shredded coconut flakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cook until toasted or browned. This will take around 5-8 minutes. Remove the flakes from the oven and let them cool.

Step 4. Add the flour, sugar, whole milk, heavy whipping cream and salt to a medium saucepan over medium heat on the stove.

Step 5. Stir with a spatula until the mixture thickens and all ingredients have been fully combined. Then, remove from heat.

Step 6. Crack your eggs into a small mixing bowl and whisk until the egg yolks and white are combined.

Step 7. Add the eggs to the filling mixture and mix until fully combined.

Step 8. Add in ¾ of the toasted sweetened shredded coconut and vanilla extract.

Step 9. Stir the coconut custard filling with a rubber spatula to combine.

Step 10. Pour the pie filling mixture into the baked pie crust and allow to cool slightly. Place the pie into the fridge and allow the creamy coconut custard filling to set for 3-4 hours.

Step 11. Remove from the fridge and spread the whipped cream on top of the chilled pie. Sprinkle the remaining toasted coconut on top of the pie before serving.

Storage Instructions

Fridge: Cover with plastic wrap and store any leftover pie for up to 3-4 days days.

Freeze: If you want to freeze your pie, be sure to wait to add the whipped topping and toasted coconut topping until you’re ready to serve the pie. Wrap the pie with plastic wrap and then with a layer of foil. You can freeze it for 2-3 months. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and add the toppings.

Creamy Coconut Pie Variations and Add-ins

• Homemade pie crust: We used a premade pie crust, but if you have a favorite recipe for homemade pie dough, feel free to use it. You’ll need a deep dish pie dish. This homemade pie crust recipe is my favorite!

• Extracts: You can add other flavors to the coconut cream filling by swapping the extract. Use coconut extract and almond extract are great options. You could also add a little rum extract to give it more tropical flavor.

• Homemade whipped cream: Feel free to swap the Cool Whip with homemade whipped topping. If you want to add more sweetness to the pie, you can top it with this Stabilized Whipped Topping. It’s a light and fluffy whipped cream frosting.

• Lime: Coconut and lime go hand in hand. For a zesty pop of flavor, fold some fresh lime zest into the topping and/or the filling.

• Canned coconut milk: For a richer and more intense coconut flavor, make the pie filling with half canned coconut milk instead of all whole milk.

• Unsweetened coconut flakes: If you would prefer your pie to be a little less sweet, just swap the sweetened flakes for unsweetened.

Homemade Coconut Cream Pie FAQs

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