FRESH COCONUT CREAM PIE
This recipe was given to me by a relative. She reports that she found it in a McCalls Cookbook leaflet in the '60s. Made with fresh coconut, grated, it is the best I've ever eaten.
Provided by Nanna D
Categories Pie
Time 40m
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; gradually add to milk, stirring until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, stirring over medium heat and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir 1/2 of hot mixture into egg yolks, then combine with rest of the mixture in saucepan.
- Cook, stirring over low heat until boiling and thick enough to mound from spoon - about 5 minutes.
- Turn into bowl; stir in extracts and half of coconut.
- Place waxed paper directly on filling; refrigerate 1 hour.
- Turn into pie shell; refrigerate 3 hours.
- To serve: Whip cream, and spread over filling; top with remaining coconut.
- *2 cans flaked coconut can be used in place of grated fresh coconut.
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Mary Caroline Kagio
[email protected]This pie is always a hit when I make it. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ram Prasad Mandal
[email protected]I love this pie! The coconut cream filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky.
Serwer Ali
[email protected]This was my first time making a coconut cream pie and it turned out great. The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious.
Noman Sohrabi
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Ziad Almajali
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it. My kids especially loved the creamy coconut filling.
Badar Usman
[email protected]I added a little bit of lime zest to the filling and it was amazing. It gave the pie a nice citrusy flavor.
Elena Viveros
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh coconut cream. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the pie.
Rahmtaullah Rasel
[email protected]This pie is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.
Zafar Mehmood
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners because it's so easy to follow.
peejay
[email protected]This coconut cream pie is the best I've ever had. The filling is so creamy and rich, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.
Chizoba Joseph
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this pie again soon.
Domingos Jalane
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and had great results. The pie was delicious and everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Hafeez Hassani
[email protected]This coconut cream pie was a hit! The combination of the creamy coconut filling and the flaky crust was perfect. I would definitely make this pie again.