Recipe For Coconut Cream Pie Using Coconut Milk
Introduction
Coconut cream pie is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This pie is rich, creamy, and has a tropical flavor that will transport you to a paradise island. In this article, we will show you how to make a coconut cream pie using coconut milk.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 6 tablespoons of melted butter
For the filling:
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of shredded coconut
For the topping:
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of shredded coconut
Instructions
For the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool.
For the filling:
- In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
For the topping:
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until it forms stiff peaks.
- Spoon the whipped cream over the top of the pie.
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the whipped cream.
Conclusion
Coconut cream pie is a fantastic dessert that is easy to make and tastes delicious. Using coconut milk in this recipe makes it even more flavorful and gives it a tropical twist. We hope that you enjoy making and eating this pie as much as we do!
