Best 5 Beas Coconut Cream Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical paradise of flavors with Bea's Coconut Cream Pie, a symphony of creamy delight. This classic Southern dessert combines the richness of coconut and the velvety texture of cream, resulting in a taste that will transport you to a tropical oasis.

The pie features a flaky, buttery crust that provides the perfect base for the luscious coconut filling. The filling is made with a harmonious blend of coconut milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, creating a smooth and creamy texture. Topped with a crown of toasted coconut flakes, each bite offers a burst of tropical sweetness and a delightful crunch.

This article presents a collection of curated recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find a recipe that suits your needs. From the classic Bea's Coconut Cream Pie recipe to gluten-free and vegan variations, this article has something for everyone.

Dive into the world of creamy, tropical goodness and discover the joy of baking with Bea's Coconut Cream Pie. Let your taste buds embark on a journey to paradise with every bite of this delectable dessert.

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OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This is a tried-and-true, old-fashioned coconut cream pie. Took many years of searching and baking to find the right one and this is it! Enjoy!

Provided by Carol H.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3 cups half-and-half
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
  • Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 275.9 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

EASY COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This is my own recipe for a pie that I make often. It's been a family-favorite dessert for decades. I even made several of these pies to serve a threshing crew of 21 men! —Vera Moffitt, Oskaloosa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
3 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack or until edge is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer or. Cool on a wire rack., In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat; gradually stir about 1 cup of hot mixture into beaten eggs. Return all to saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until nearly boiling. Reduce heat; cook and stir about 2 minutes more (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup coconut, butter and vanilla. , Pour into crust; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Chill for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BEST COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This classic coconut cream pie is well worth the time it takes to cook. It'll be one of the best recipes in your repetoire.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 disk Pate Brisee
All-purpose flour, for surface
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (from a 13.75-ounce can)
1 1/4 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup large-flake unsweetened dried coconut (optional)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pate brisee into a 12-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge to 1 inch, fold under, and pinch to seal. Crimp as desired. Prick bottom all over with a fork. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Line with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edge is golden and set, about 25 minutes. Remove weights and parchment. Bake until bottom is golden and dry, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Make the filling: Combine granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in coconut milk and whole milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until bubbling and thick, about 7 minutes. Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl. Add milk mixture to yolks in a slow, steady stream, whisking until completely incorporated. Return to saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Strain custard through a fine sieve into a bowl, and stir in vanilla and shredded coconut. Pour into piecrust, and smooth top. Wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate until filling is completely set, about 4 hours, and up to 2 days.
  • Make the topping: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread large-flake coconut evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes, tossing occasionally. Let cool. Beat together cream and confectioners' sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. Top pie with cream, and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve immediately.

BEA'S COCONUT CREAM PIE



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I had to tweak several recipes to come up with a coconut cream pie that I prefer best. I like the fact that I cut back on the amount of coconut, which, in my opinion, makes the pie too dry. I also use coconut extract instead of the vanilla in the filling to give it more of a coconut flavor.

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 c granulated sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
2 c evaporated milk, undiluted*
3 eggs, seperated
1 tsp coconut extract
3/4 c flaked coconut
9 pie shell, baked
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
dash of salt
6 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanill extract

Steps:

  • 1. Bake 9" pie crust and cool completely. Seperate egg whites from yolks. PIE FILLING: Combine sugar, cornstarch and butter in medium saucepan. Gradually add in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • 2. Beat egg yolks then add small amount of mixture to yolks, about a tablespoon and mix well. (This is called tempering). Repeat this twice more then add egg mixture to filling and cook over medium heat an additional minute or two. Fold in the coconut and then fill baked crust and place plastic wrap over filling to keep warm while making meringue. This also prevents a film between filling and meringue.
  • 3. MERINGUE: Preheat oven to 350. Using electric mixer, beat 3 egg whites until frothy. Add salt and cream of tartar. Beat until well combined. Beat in half the sugar and combine well then add remaining half of sugar, beating another minute or so. Add vanilla and beat another minute or so until stiff peaks will hold.
  • 4. Remove plastic wrap from filling. Spread meringue on pie making sure it touches the outside edges. Sprinkle a little coconut on top of meringue. Bake on 350 for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 5. *You can dilute the evaporated milk or you can use any milk you want. The pie will still be good but not as rich. I've made this pie with 1% milk, half & half and diluted evaporated milk. I do prefer the original way best but feel free to do either.

BEST COCONUT CREAM PIE



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This is the absolute best coconut cream pie recipe. The filling is my mother-in-law's and the crust is mine. My husband and son say they like it better than any other pie I've ever made. -Nancy Jo Leffler, DePauw, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 pies (6-8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 22

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg, separated
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water, divided
FILLING:
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Dash salt
6 cups 2% milk
8 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
MERINGUE:
6 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups water
8 egg whites
Additional sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg yolk and 1/2 cup cold water; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Place in plates; trim pastry even with edge. With a small round fluted cutter, cut small circles out of dough scraps. Beat egg white with remaining water; brush over edges of pastry. Arrange dough cutouts around edge., Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in coconut and extracts. Pour filling into pastry shells., For meringue, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until clear. , In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Pour hot sugar mixture in a small stream into egg whites, beating constantly until stiff peaks form., Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving., Sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips for Making Bea's Coconut Cream Pie:

  • Use fresh coconut cream: Fresh coconut cream gives the pie a much richer, more authentic flavor than canned coconut cream.
  • Don't overcook the pie crust: An overcooked pie crust will be tough and crumbly. It should be a light golden brown when it's done.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream: This will add a touch of sweetness and creaminess to the pie.

Conclusion:

Bea's coconut cream pie is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with guests. With its creamy, coconut filling and flaky, buttery crust, it's the perfect pie for any occasion.

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