Coconut Cream Pie Using Cook And Serve Vanilla Pudding
Coconut cream pie is a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves coconut. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a family gathering, a party, or just a simple dessert after dinner. One of the best things about coconut cream pie is that it is easy to make, even for beginners in the kitchen. In this article, we will show you how to make coconut cream pie using cook and serve vanilla pudding.
Ingredients
Before we start making the coconut cream pie, we need to gather the ingredients. Here are the ingredients needed:
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients, let's start making the coconut cream pie:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cook and serve vanilla pudding mix, milk, and 1/2 cup of shredded coconut. Stir until well combined.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust and smooth out the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the pudding has set.
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded coconut.
- Spoon the whipped cream mixture over the top of the pie, covering the pudding completely.
- Garnish with additional shredded coconut, if desired.
- Refrigerate for an additional hour before serving.
Variations
There are many variations to the classic coconut cream pie recipe. Here are a few ideas:
- Instead of using cook and serve vanilla pudding, you can use instant vanilla pudding for a quicker dessert.
- You can add chopped macadamia nuts to the whipped cream for a delicious crunch.
- If you want a more tropical flavor, you can add crushed pineapple to the pudding mixture.
- For a chocolate twist, you can add cocoa powder to the pudding mixture and top with chocolate shavings.
Conclusion
Coconut cream pie is a classic dessert that is loved by many. This recipe using cook and serve vanilla pudding is easy to make and tastes delicious. You can even try different variations to make it your own. Enjoy this dessert with family and friends, or just treat yourself to a slice after dinner.
