Best 6 Shortcut Coconut Cream Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical delight of a shortcut coconut cream pie, a symphony of creamy coconut filling nestled in a golden crust. This recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic coconut pie, featuring a simplified method that retains the irresistible flavors and textures. With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to whip up this delectable dessert in no time.

This shortcut coconut cream pie recipe utilizes a pre-made graham cracker crust, streamlining the process and allowing you to focus on the luscious filling. The creamy coconut filling is a harmonious blend of coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, achieving a smooth and velvety texture that bursts with coconut flavor. The filling is then poured into the graham cracker crust and baked until golden brown, creating a tantalizing contrast between the crispy crust and the creamy filling.

Accompanying this recipe are two variations that cater to different preferences. For those who relish a rich and decadent experience, the chocolate coconut cream pie variation incorporates melted chocolate into the creamy coconut filling, resulting in a luscious and indulgent treat. Alternatively, if you prefer a lighter and refreshing option, the key lime coconut cream pie variation adds a zesty twist with the addition of key lime juice and zest, creating a tropical paradise in every bite.

These recipes are designed for bakers of all skill levels, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your culinary journey. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be guided through the process of creating these delectable coconut cream pies. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE BEST COCONUT CREAM PIE



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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

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, diced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut, toasted

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 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.

COCONUT CREAM PIE I



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Being a nurse, I have little time to put into fancy recipes. This coconut cream pie is so easy and quick. It is so good, it is sinful. Use any pie crust you like.

Provided by Dmarcks

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk until the pudding mixture thickens. Fold 1 cup of coconut and half of the nondairy whipped topping into the pudding. Pour the combination into the prepared pie crust.
  • Spread the remainder of the nondairy whipped topping on top of the pie. Sprinkle with the remainder of the coconut. Refrigerate, and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 439.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

COCONUT CREAM PIE



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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

1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

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

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

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 a richer coconut flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
  • If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Then, add 1 cup of evaporated milk and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To make a gluten-free pie crust, use a store-bought gluten-free pie crust mix or make your own using almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour.
  • For a vegan pie crust, use a store-bought vegan pie crust mix or make your own using plant-based butter, flour, and water.
  • To make the pie ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe instructions and then let it cool completely. Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This shortcut coconut cream pie is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy coconut filling and flaky pie crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a fan of coconut or not, this pie is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this shortcut coconut cream pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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