Creamy Coconut Custard Pie with a Buttery Flaky Crust

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Best Coconut Custard Pie is the perfect dessert for coconut lovers, offering a silky-smooth custard filling with a delightful coconut flavor in every bite. The creamy custard is perfectly balanced with the subtle sweetness of coconut flakes, and the flaky, buttery pie crust provides the ideal base. Whether you’re serving it at a holiday dinner, a family gathering, or simply indulging on a quiet afternoon, this pie is sure to become a new favorite.

  1. Ingredients:
  • 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Whipped cream (for serving, optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside. If using a store-bought crust, lightly prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm (but not boiling).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg together until smooth. Gradually add a small amount of the warm milk mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Slowly whisk in the rest of the milk mixture, then return everything to the saucepan.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and shredded coconut.
  6. Pour the coconut custard into the prepared pie crust.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top. You may need to cover the crust edges with foil to prevent over-browning.
  8. Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to set fully.
  9. Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including cooling)
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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