DAR'S COCONUT CREAM PIE

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When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. -Darlene Bartos, Shoreview, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Pastry for single-crust pie
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 cups coconut milk
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, coconut milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch and salt until blended. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 2 minutes longer, whisking vigorously. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and 1 cup coconut. Immediately transfer to crust., Press plastic wrap onto surface of filling. Refrigerate until cold, 2 hours., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over pie. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 47g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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