Smart-Choice Easy Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut cream pie is believed to have originated in the southern United States and is a popular dessert during holidays and special occasions.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 160 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

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Smart-Choice Easy Coconut Cream Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Pie Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Pie crust
• 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut and melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie crust.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Gradually whisk in the coconut milk and milk.
5. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour the coconut cream filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top.
8. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
9. Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
10. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.