A delightful and creamy coconut pie with a homemade crust and a rich coconut filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 30 g butter
- 100 g coconut
- 240 ml cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 40 g flour
- 480 ml milk
- 1 pie crust
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 150 g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
Step 2
Gradually stir in milk and cream, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4
In a small bowl, beat egg yolks slightly. Gradually stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into yolks, then return to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 6
Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
Step 7
Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.