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Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

A luscious coconut cream pie boasting a tender, buttery crust, a luxuriously smooth coconut custard, and a cloud of freshly whipped cream crowned with delicate coconut flakes. Light, inviting, and remarkably straightforward to prepare.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3 tablespoons ice water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk

Topping

  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, salt, sugar, and butter in a bowl and work the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in the ice water and bring the dough together. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll the chilled dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Blind bake the crust for 20 minutes, then cool it completely. For the filling, whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, then gradually add coconut milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, blending until smooth. Place the pan over medium heat, stirring until the mixture thickens. Pass the custard through a fine mesh sieve and stir in the coconut and vanilla extracts. Fill the cooled crust with the custard, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for a minimum of two hours or overnight. Whip the cream and confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form, spread it over the chilled pie, and finish with a generous sprinkle of coconut flakes.

Notes

To Store: Keep any remaining pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To Freeze: Place in a shallow container and freeze for up to 6 months.