Description

Grandma’s Homemade Coconut Cream Pie is a luscious and creamy dessert that will transport you back to your childhood with its rich coconut flavor and buttery crust. This recipe combines a flaky homemade pie crust, a velvety coconut cream filling, and a light whipped cream topping, creating a pie that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
9 to 10 tablespoons cold water

Coconut Pie Filling

3 large eggs
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 1/4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened coconut

Whipped Cream Topping

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar

Topping

toasted coconut

Instructions

For the Pie Crust: Add the flour and salt to a medium bowl; stir to combine. Using a pastry cutter, a fork, and a knife, cut in the shortening until the pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle water over the flour mixture, starting with 6 tablespoons. Work the water into the dough. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough is moist. Roll dough to the desired size on a lightly floured surface, large enough for a deep pie pan. Make the pie dough as directed. Roll dough into desired shape and size and ‘blind’ bake.
How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust: Preheat oven to 425°. Place the rolled dough piece into the pie pan, trim, and crimp the edges. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the raw dough and weigh it down with pie weights, dried beans, or rice. Bake halfway (about 15-17 minutes) through the baking process. Remove paper and weights. Continue baking until crispy and golden (about 15-17 minutes).

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Coconut Cream Pie, Homemade Pie, Dessert Recipe