Description
This creamy, dreamy coconut cream pie features a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious coconut custard filling, a cloud of sweet whipped cream, and golden toasted coconut flakes. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for any gathering or celebration.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool completely.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, coconut extract, and shredded coconut. Pour into the cooled crust.
4. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
5. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form. Spread over chilled custard.
6. Toast coconut flakes at 325°F for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool, then sprinkle over whipped cream topping before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat canned coconut milk for a richer flavor by substituting half of the whole milk.
Let your custard cool just slightly before pouring it into the crust to prevent sogginess.
Always toast your coconut flakes fresh for the crunchiest topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake with baked crust
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: coconut pie, cream pie, easy desserts