Description
Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie with coconut milk, eggs, and shredded coconut in a flaky crust. A creamy, classic dessert everyone will love!
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
For the Coconut Cream Filling:
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2½ cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks (lightly beaten)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Whipped Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
¼ cup toasted shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
Bake Crust
Bake a 9-inch pie crust at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
Make Filling
In a saucepan, whisk ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ tsp salt, and 2½ cups milk.
Cook over medium heat until thick.
Slowly add 4 beaten egg yolks, cook 2–3 mins more.
Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp butter, 1½ tsp vanilla, and 1 cup shredded coconut.
Pour into crust, cover, and chill 4+ hours.
Top with Whipped Cream
Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and ½ tsp vanilla.
Spread over pie.
Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle toasted coconut on top. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Tempering Eggs: Slowly add hot milk to egg yolks while whisking to avoid scrambling. Then return to the pot to finish cooking.
Toasting Coconut: For extra flavor, toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan until golden. Watch it closely—it burns fast!
Chilling Time: Let the pie chill at least 4 hours (overnight is best) for a firm, sliceable texture.
Crust Options: Use a classic pie crust, graham cracker crust, or even a cookie crust for a twist.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can make the pie 1–2 days ahead. Add whipped cream just before serving for freshest texture.
Dairy-Free Option: Use full-fat coconut milk instead of regular milk, and a dairy-free butter substitute.
Extra Coconut Flavor: Add a few drops of coconut extract to the filling or whipped cream if you want a stronger coconut taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop + Baked Crust
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of 9-inch pie)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg