COCONUT CREAM PIE II

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This is one of our very favorite pies.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
⅓ cup cold milk
3 egg yolks
⅔ cup white sugar
1 cup hot milk
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 egg whites
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 ½ cups fresh shredded coconut
1 tablespoon fresh shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
  • Dissolve gelatin in cold milk and set aside to soften.
  • Beat egg yolks and sugar together, then slowly pour in hot milk while whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a spoon. Remove from heat, then stir in gelatin, followed by almond extract. Chill.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites, whipped cream, and coconut into chilled custard. Pour into pie shell, and sprinkle with additional coconut. Chill 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 141.2 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.1 g, Sodium 214.4 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

JERRY BABA YT
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This pie was a total disaster. The crust was tough and the filling was runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this pie again.


AGANGI JOHN
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I've tried many coconut cream pie recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. The coconut flavor is perfect - not too strong and not too weak. I will definitely be making this pie


Matthew Hole
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This pie was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it. The crust was a little tricky to work with, but the filling was easy to make and the pie baked up beautifully. The end result was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Hastings Simbula23
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I decided to give this pie a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The pie is also very creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this pie again.


glorietta
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This pie is a classic for a reason. It's creamy, coconutty, and delicious. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really taste the coconut flavor. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery.


Toni Takalo
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This pie was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this pie again.


muhammad talha8182
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and coconutty. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amara Carlar
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I had some trouble getting the crust to roll out properly, but other than that, this pie was a breeze to make. The filling was easy to prepare and the pie baked up beautifully. The end result was a delicious and creamy coconut cream pie.


TheMightyZ
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and coconutty. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Tunam Liandrah
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut desserts, but this pie changed my mind. The coconut cream filling is light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Javeria Ktk
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This coconut cream pie is a match made in heaven! The combination of the creamy coconut filling and the flaky crust is divine. I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends were raving about it.