Coconut Cream Pie VIII

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You can use fresh coconut as the recipe calls for (it's to die for!) or you can use frozen or other coconut.

Submitted by SHERRY_G
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 egg

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1 ¾ cups milk

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 egg whites

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

  • 2 cups fresh shredded coconut

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, egg, egg yolk, and 1/2 cup of the milk; stir until smooth. Set aside.

  2. In a medium saucepan, cook remaining milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt over medium heat; stir constantly until mixture begins to boil. Slowly stir in reserved flour mixture; keep stirring constantly. Continue cooking until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla until butter melts; set aside.

  3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into custard. Spoon mixture into pastry shell. Sprinkle top of pie with 1 1/2 cups coconut. Toast remaining coconut and sprinkle over top. Cover and refrigerate until chilled thoroughly.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

308 Calories
16g Fat
38g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 198mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.