How to Make Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a classic dessert that's sure to delight your taste buds, then look no further than this recipe for Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie. This timeless treat is a favorite among dessert lovers for its rich, creamy filling and flaky, buttery crust. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time in the kitchen, you can whip up a delicious pie that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread coconut on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine half-and-half, sugar, flour, eggs, and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 3/4 cup toasted coconut and vanilla; reserve remaining toasted coconut for garnishing the pie.
  • Pour custard into pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Top with whipped topping and reserved toasted coconut.
  • Nutrition

    423 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 276mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 193mg