This delicious coconut cream pie filling takes just minutes to cook on the stove-top and uses both coconut milk and shredded coconut. You’ll never use a box mix again!

Simply Perfect Homemade Coconut Cream Pie

I must confess, there was a time in my life where I thought coconut cream pies just came from a boxed mix. Once I learned otherwise, I’ve never looked back. Not only is homemade coconut cream pie more delicious, it doesn’t take any longer to make than with that box mix!

This is my favourite coconut cream pie recipe, as it uses both coconut milk and shredded coconut in the filling, for great flavour and texture.

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Ingredients and Substitutions

Pie Crust – For this pie, you can start with a homemade pie crust or a store-bought one. In either case, you’ll need to pre-bake your crust and allow a little time for it to cool before adding the filling.

Coconut – This recipe starts with shredded coconut, that you run through a food processor to break down. You could use desiccated coconut for the pie filling instead of shredded that is run through a food processor. I don’t usually have desiccated around and don’t like to buy two bags of coconut just for that small amount, so I use the food processor to break it up instead.

Coconut Milk – you’ll want to use full-fat coconut milk here, or the filling may be too thin to set up nicely.

Cook’s Notes

Once filled, you’ll also need to allow several hours refrigeration time for this pie to chill and set up. Allow the filling to chill in the shell first, then you can top with whipped cream and toasted coconut anytime after it’s cooled or just before serving, if you prefer.

Be sure to allow enough time for things to cool. Your pie crust needs to be cool before you add the filling. Your filling needs to be cooled before you add the whipped cream topping. From start to finish, you’ll need at least about 3 hours.

Simply Perfect Homemade Coconut Cream Pie

Top Tip!

Be sure to cook your pudding until bubbles break the surface and the mixture thickens noticeably. It should be pudding consistency.

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Get the Recipe: Simply Perfect Homemade Coconut Cream Pie

Easy and delicious, this coconut cream pie filling takes only minutes to cook up on the stove-top. Pour into a pre-baked homemade or store-bought pie shell and refrigerate. Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut before serving.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 9 inch deep dish pie shell, pre-baked

For the Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, full-fat
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half cream, 10% b.f.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, run through a food processor to make smaller pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

  • 2/3 cup whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (*see Step 3 below for toasting instructions)

Instructions
 

  • Bake the pie shell and set aside to cool completely.
  • Prepare the filling by combining the coconut milk, cream, eggs, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring regularly to start, then constantly once it starts to steam. This will take about 10-15 minutes, so be patient. Once mixture noticeably thickens and bubbles break the surface, it’s done. Remove from the heat and add the 1/4 cup processed coconut and the vanilla. Whisk to remove any lumps. Pour into pre-baked and cooled pie shell. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • To toast the coconut: Add coconut to a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool completely.
  • Before serving, whip the whipping cream with the sugar and spread over the top of the pie. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Course: Dessert
Author: Jennifer Maloney
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 392kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 190mg, Potassium: 184mg, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 410IU, Vitamin C: 0.7mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1.9mg
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