Best 4 Great Grandmas Coconut Cream Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Great Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie, a classic dessert that has been passed down through generations. This delectable treat features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a velvety smooth and creamy coconut filling, topped with a luscious whipped cream topping. The pie's rich coconut flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple, making it a tropical paradise in every bite. This article presents not just one, but two variations of this timeless recipe: a traditional version and a gluten-free alternative. Both recipes are meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can recreate this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GREAT GRANDMA'S COCONUT CREAM PIE



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Be prepared to have no leftovers when you serve this fantastic coconut cream pie. It's light, fluffy, and super creamy. Perfect for a holiday dessert but easy enough to serve when company is coming for dinner. We opted to lightly toast the coconut and highly suggest taking the extra step. So good!

Provided by Beverley Williams

Categories     Pies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c milk
1 c sweetened, flaked coconut
1 c light cream
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp corn starch
2 eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla
1 pre-made pie crust
8 oz whipped cream

Steps:

  • 1. Bake pie crust according to directions on package and cool completely.
  • 2. Place milk and light cream in a double boiler. If you can't find light cream, combine 3 Tbsp melted butter (room temperature) and 1 scant cup of whole milk.
  • 3. Add sugar and bring to a boil.
  • 4. Add 2 Tbsp cold water to corn starch. Stir well.
  • 5. In a bowl beat egg yolks until they are light.
  • 6. Add the corn starch mixture to the yolks. Mix well.
  • 7. Add egg mixture to the milk mixture in the double boiler. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 8. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and coconut.
  • 9. Stir. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • 10. Pour into prepared crust.
  • 11. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes or until set.
  • 12. Remove plastic wrap. Cover with whipped cream and coconut flakes (toasted optional).

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

GRANDMA'S COCONUT PIES



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This recipe makes two 9 inch pies of delicate buttermilk custard with coconut.

Provided by Patsy Culbreth

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Coconut Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 eggs
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup melted butter
1 (10 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until smooth. Blend in buttermilk and melted butter. Stir in the coconut and vanilla. Pour filling into 2 - 9 inch pie shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 241.6 mg, Sugar 32.2 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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut cream. Fresh coconut cream is thicker and has a richer flavor than canned coconut cream. If you can't find fresh coconut cream, you can use canned coconut cream, but be sure to chill it overnight before using.
  • Don't overcook the pie filling. The pie filling should be thick and creamy, but not too thick. Overcooking the pie filling will make it grainy and tough.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will give the pie time to set and firm up. If you serve the pie warm, it will be too runny.
  • Garnish the pie with whipped cream or coconut flakes. This will add a touch of sweetness and creaminess to the pie.

Conclusion:

Great Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie is a classic Southern dessert that is sure to please everyone. With its creamy coconut filling, flaky crust, and whipped cream topping, this pie is a delicious and decadent treat. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just for a weeknight dessert, Great Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie is sure to be a hit.

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