Mile-high Coconut Cream Pie
There is nothing more heavenly than a slice of coconut cream pie. This one is made even better with the addition of fluffy whipped cream in the filling and on top. - Christine Cushing
- Course Desserts & Sweets
- Prep. Time 20 mins
- Cooking Time 2 hrs, 10 mins - 2 hrs, 15 mins
- Refrigeration Time 1 hr
- Yields 6 to 8 servings
Preparation
What You Need
Garnish:
Instructions
Bake pie shell according to package or recipe directions. Let cool.
In saucepan, heat milk and coconut over medium heat until steaming. In large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar with cornstarch; whisk in eggs until blended. Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into egg mixture in thin, steady stream. Return to saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for about 10 min or until thickened to pudding consistency. Transfer to bowl; stir in vanilla extract. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until cool.
In bowl, using electric mixer, whip cream with remaining sugar to soft peaks. Set 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) whipped cream aside. Fold remaining cream into cooled filling; spread into pie shell. Using piping bag with star tip or a spoon, garnish top with reserved whipped cream. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set or for up to 1 day.
Tips
For the Adventurous:
Pina Colada Pie: Fold 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) dark rum into whipped cream and fold 1/2 cup (125 mL) drained crushed pineapple to filling with whipped cream.
Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 376 CaloriesProtein: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 39 g
Fat: 22 g
Fibre: 0.6 g
Sodium: 191 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient (% DV)*
Calcium:
11 %
/
124
mg
Vitamin D:
22 %
Vitamin A:
18 %
Riboflavin:
18 %
Vitamin B12:
17 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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Wanda
September 6th, 2011
Put a thin layer of dream whip and coconut on the crust before pouring the filling. It adds more flavour
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Joan
July 26th, 2010
I make this in the microwave, turns out wonderful, much easier and less time.
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Hollie
July 1st, 2010
This is delicious, if you add extra coconut in the filling, it's even yummier! :]
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