Description
A luscious pie with layers of coconut cream, a buttery crust, and creamy whipped topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons ice water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut chips (toasted)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate or dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the pie shell: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and kosher salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until the dough holds together. Shape it into a disk, wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the shell: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and fit it into a pie pan. Poke holes in the base with a fork to prevent bubbling, then bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make the coconut cream filling: In a saucepan, heat the milk and scraped seeds from the vanilla bean over medium heat until warm. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Return to the saucepan and thicken over medium heat while stirring until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
- Add coconut: Stir in both cups of shredded coconut and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter until melted. Allow the filling to cool slightly before pouring it into the prepared pie shell.
- Whip the topping: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar to taste and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the toasted coconut chips.
- Assemble the pie: Once the coconut cream filling has set, top with the whipped cream mixture. Garnish with coconut chips and chocolate shavings.
Notes
Serve chilled and pair with fresh tropical fruits or drizzled sauce for an elevated experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg