Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable coconut cream pie filling, crafted with the convenience of a microwave. This creamy and tropical filling is a symphony of flavors, blending the richness of coconut with a hint of tangy lime. Made with simple ingredients, this no-bake recipe comes together in a flash, making it a perfect treat for busy home bakers or those craving a quick dessert fix. Served atop a flaky pie crust, this luscious filling is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Dive into the creamy delight of our coconut cream pie filling, made effortlessly in the microwave.
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THE BEST COCONUT CREAM PIE
This old-fashioned pie is filled with rich, creamy custard, then capped with a cloud of toasted meringue and a generous sprinkling of sweet coconut flakes. It tastes as if you pulled it straight from the dessert case of your favorite diner-only better, thanks to our tender homemade pastry. It's sure to be a hit with any coconut lover.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the pie crust: Pulse the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter, about 10 times. Add the egg and pulse 4 to 5 times until the dough forms a ball. (If the dough is very dry add up to a tablespoon more of cold water.)
- Transfer the dough to a work surface. Form the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Roll the dough on a lightly-floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch hanging over the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick edge that is even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired. Freeze the pie shell for 30 minutes.
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and lift the sides of the parchment to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the filling: Whisk together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of the milk and the cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. Stir together the remaining 3/4 cup milk, the half-and-half, sugar and kosher salt in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat until barely simmering. Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring the hot milk and cream into the egg yolks while continuing to whisk. Pour the custard back into the pan and place over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the custard is very thick and smooth, about 5 minutes; it will be the consistency of a pudding. (If the filling has scrambled a bit, or doesn't look smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate bowl before adding the coconut.) Stir in the butter until melted, then stir in the vanilla and shredded coconut. Spread the filling into the cooled pie crust. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pie and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
- For the meringue: Add the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and kosher salt to the bowl of a stand mixture fitted with the whisk attachment and whisk to combine. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture feels very hot to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and add the vanilla. Whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the pie and gently mound the meringue on top of the filling. Use an offset spatula to completely cover the filling and meet the crust all around the edges. (This will completely seal in the filling and help prevent weeping.) Use the offset spatula to form swirls and peaks in the meringue. Toast the meringue using a kitchen torch or broil in the oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on the meringue if broiling. Sprinkle all over with toasted coconut and serve.
EASY MICROWAVE COCONUT CREAM PIE
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 2 qt. glass microwaveable mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in milk gradually, stir until smooth. Microwave on high 6 - 8 stirring after 3 - 4 minutes. Beat egg yolks in...
Nutrition Facts :
COCONUT CREAM PIE FILLING MADE IN THE MICROWAVE
This won't burn in the pan. I did this when I baked for a restaurant and couldn't stand very long at a time, where there's a will there is a way.
Provided by Sandy Gabbert
Categories Pies
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Stir sugar and corn starch together. Add vanilla.Whisk in milk, mix well.Whisk in egg yolks well.Add 1 tablespoon butter. Put in microwave for 3 minutes, remove and beat well with whisk. Cook an additional 3 minutes,remove and whisk well again.If this not thick enough cook and whisk an additional minute. Remove and beat in 1 cup coconut with whisk.Pour in baked pie shell. Beat egg whites with 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff.Spread on hot pie filling. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of coconut. Bake until brown
KITTENCAL'S OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE
The filling is easy to make and is cooked in the microwave so no more burnt saucepan bottoms, of coarse you can still make it on top of the stove in a heavy-bottomed saucepan if so desired --- this recipe was developed using cream of coconut only not coconut cream (the two are different) coconut milk may be found in any major grocery store --- prep time includes chilling time but does not include making the pie crust --- plan ahead the pie filling needs to chill about 6 or more hours before topping with the whipped cream, --- you may use a 14-ounce can of coconut milk instead of a 398-ml can, if you cannot find a 14-ounce can use a size almost close to that amount or use 1-2/3 cups.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pie
Time 5h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Measure the 398-ml can of coconut milk with the table cream to make 3 cups, then place in a large microwave-safe bowl (I use my 8-cup Pyrex measuring cup for this).
- Add in the eggs and whisk until completely combined with the milk.
- Add in sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and coconut extract (if using) whisk vigorously to combine.
- Place in microwave and cook on HIGH removing about every couple of minutes to whisk (you must whisk vigorously every time removing as the mixture tends to thicken more around the edges of the bowl so it must be blended all together) cook until thickened and smooth, in my microwave it takes about 8 minutes to thicken.
- Pour the filling into baked cooled pie crust; cool for 20 minutes on the counter then place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the cooked filling.
- Refrigerate for 6 hours or until very firm (can leave in the fridge for up to 24 hours).
- In a large well-chilled bowl beat 1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream until just thickened, then add in 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar and continue beating until quite stiff (you may refrigerate the whipped cream until ready to use).
- After pie is cooled remove plastic wrap and top with whipped cream, sprinkle cooled toasted coconut over the whipped cream, serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
- OPTIONAL; for toasting coconut; set oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place about 1/2 cup coconut on a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown stirring occasionally (about 4-5 minutes, watch closely do not burn as the coconut browns quickly!).
- Sprinkle the toasted coconut on top of the whipped cream.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Fat 47.3, SaturatedFat 30.2, Cholesterol 154.4, Sodium 189.6, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 26, Protein 7
OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE
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
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
COCONUT CREAM PIE
A rich and smooth pie. It takes a half hour to make, but is well worth the effort! Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut, if desired.
Provided by Mary
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Coconut Pie Recipes
Time 4h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt over a medium heat; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thick and bubbly. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from heat.
- Place a strainer over a clean mixing bowl; set aside.
- Beat the egg yolks slightly. Gradually pour 1 cup of the hot custard mixture into yolks, whisking constantly. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and bring the entire mixture to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes before removing the pan from heat. Immediately pour custard through the strainer.
- Stir butter, vanilla, and coconut into the hot mixture. Pour the hot filling into the baked pie crust. Cool and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 121.2 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 32.9 g
MICROWAVE VANILLA CREAM PIE & VARIATIONS
This is a breeze to make! We love cream pies but I have arthritis and a lot of times I don't feel like all the stirring it takes to make a cream pie the traditional way. This cuts out all of that! The taste is exactly the same, delicious! This recipe comes from an old Tappan O'keefe & Merrit Microwave Cooking Guide.
Provided by Nancy Sneed
Categories Pie
Time 20m
Yield 1 9inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together sugar, cornstarch, salt and 1/2 cup milk in a 1 1/2 qt.
- casserole until smooth.
- Stir in remaining milk.
- Microwave on HIGH for 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir occasionally the last half of cooking.
- Beat a little of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then add the egg yolk mixture to the remaining hot mixture.
- Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir occasionally.
- Blend in butter and vanilla.
- Pour into the cooled baked pastry shell.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread over filling.
- Seal around edges.
- Microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes.
- *Ifmicrowave has a browning element, brown as desired.
- Variations:.
- BANANA CREAM PIE.
- Follow Vanilla Cream Pie recipe as directed except slice 2 medium bananas in the bottom of the 9 inch baked pastry shell.
- Pour vanilla cream pie filling over the bananas.
- Top with meringue.
- BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM PIE.
- Follow Vanilla Cream Pie recipe as directed except substitute the granulated sugar with dark brown sugar and add 3 tablespoons butter instead of the 2 tablespoons butter.
- COCOA CREAM PIE.
- Follow Vanilla Cream Pie recipe as directed except add 1/3 cup cocoa in Step 1 and increase cornstarch to 1/4 cup.
- (I use the larger amount of sugar for this one.) COCONUT CREAM PIE.
- Follow Vanilla Cream pie recipe as directed except add 1 cup coconut to cream pie filling and sprinkle 1/3 cup toasted coconut over the meringue.
- I bake my meringue in my gas oven just because I prefer it that way.
Tips:
- To make the best pie crust, use high-quality butter and ice-cold water. This will help to create a flaky crust.
- When making the coconut cream filling, be sure to use full-fat coconut milk. This will give the filling a rich, creamy flavor.
- If you don't have a microwave, you can make the coconut cream filling on the stovetop. Simply heat the coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened.
- Once the pie filling has been made, let it cool completely before pouring it into the pie crust. This will help to prevent the filling from running.
- For a creamier filling, you can add whipped cream or Cool Whip to the coconut cream filling before pouring it into the pie crust.
- To make a chocolate coconut cream pie, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the coconut cream filling.
Conclusion:
Coconut cream pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and creamy filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious dessert, give coconut cream pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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