This Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie Recipe is so delicious and looks like a professional made it. Perfect to serve for Thanksgiving or the next dinner party.
COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPE
Coconut Cream Pie…
Are you a fan? This is always one of our family’s favorites and usually makes an appearance at our Thanksgiving Table and other special occasions. It is easier to make than you might think. I always get rave reviews when I serve it.
Our other “must have” Thanksgiving Pies are my Grandmother’s Apple Pie Recipe, Pumpkin Pie and my mom’s Pecan Pie recipe. Now, you might be wondering why I am posting Thanksgiving Pie recipes in April…well, for one thing, I forgot to post them back in November…and pie is tasty ANY time of the year…am I right?!
HOMEMADE PIE CRUST
If you haven’t made a pie crust before, you should try my Grandmother’s Pie Crust Recipe. It is so light and flaky and is pretty easy to make. A homemade pie crust tastes so much better than a store bought crust. I share a step-by-step Homemade Pie Crust Tutorial that you can use if you are interested. But, if you are truly pressed for time you can use a store bought pie shell that is already baked and ready to go.
Perfect Pie Dough Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup Shortening Butter Flavored Crisco or Butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 Egg beat with a fork before adding to dough mixture
- 1/2 cup cold Water
Instructions
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With a pastry cutter, cut the Flour, Butter and Salt together. This step is an important one. Be sure to cut it together well. You will not want to mix the dough much after this step so that you have a nice flakey crust. Handling the dough to much will result in a less flakey pie crust.
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Beat the Egg before adding it to the dough mixture.
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Add the Vinegar and cold water and then mix together with your clean hands just enough to combine. It should still be lumpy.
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Separate the dough into 4 equal sized balls. Set 3 aside.
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Flour a smooth flat surface and your rolling pin.
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Roll out pie dough into a very thin round pie crust. I like to roll it out onto a sheet of wax or parchment paper with some sprinkled flour. If you have trouble with the pie dough sticking to your roller, dust it with more flour.
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You can also add another sheet of wax paper on top of the dough and roll out your crust between the layers of wax paper.
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Flip the pie dough over a 9 inch pie plate and carefully peel away the parchment paper.
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Gently place the pie dough into the pie dish.
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Take a knife and cut away the excess pie dough along the edge of the pie plate.
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Flute the edges of the pie crust by pinching it together with your fingers. There are many different ways to do this. Experiment and find one that works for you!
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If you are baking a pie shell you will need to poke some holes into the pie crust with a fork.
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Line the pie with parchment paper and fill with some dry beans to weigh down the pie crust so that it holds it's shape while baking.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
Recipe Notes
(makes 4 thin pie crusts or 2 apple pies)
After making your pie crust and fluting the edges (which I discuss in the Pie Crust Tutorial), you will need to poke some holes in the bottom of the crust before baking it. This will help prevent your pie crust from bubbling up.
Line your pie shell with tin foil or parchment paper and then fill the bottom with some dry beans. This will weight the pie crust down so it will hold it’s shape to allow the pie filling to fit properly. Bake your pie shell for 12-15 minutes on 350 degrees until your crust is a nice golden brown. Remove from the oven. Let cool and then remove the parchment paper and the dry beans.
COCONUT CREAM PIE
I love how professional this pie looks. So you actually look like a better baker than you might really be! If you have a dinner party that needs a fancy dessert…this could be your new go to recipe!
COCONUT CREAM PIE
This Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie Recipe is so delicious and looks like a professional made it. Perfect to serve for Thanksgiving or the next dinner party.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 3 cups half and half
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 9 in. pie shell baked
- 1 cup whipping cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
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Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
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Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.
*recipe from allrecipes
PIE MAKING SUPPLIES
- Pie Plate
- Wooden Rolling Pin
- Pastry Cutter
- Apple Peeler and Corer
- Lemon Juicer
- Wax Paper
- Silicon Baking Mat
- Flour Sack Hand Towels
- Mixing Bowls
- Wooden Spoon/Scraper
PIE RECIPES
If you love homemade pie recipes, you might want to check out these delicious pies.
- Tollhouse Pie Recipe
- Pumpkin Pie Recipe
- Buttermilk Pie Recipe
- Chocolate Silk Pie Recipe
- Apple Pie Recipe
- Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie Recipe
- Mini Pies
You really can’t go wrong with a Coconut Cream Pie! It will be gobbled up quickly so it might be a good idea to make two pies while you are at it! I like to be prepared ;)!
Do you have a favorite pie recipe? Are you more of a cake person or a pie person? I myself, like a little bit of both depending on what I have a craving for. I am a non-discriminating dessert person!
Now I am suddenly wishing for a good excuse to whip up a Coconut Cream Pie!
We love to use this Coconut Whipped Cream Recipe, but it does take some planning ahead. It is so worth it though!
COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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Refrigerate can of coconut milk, 8 hours or overnight.
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Place metal mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator or freezer 1 hour before making whipped cream.
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Open can of coconut milk, taking care not to shake it. Scoop coconut cream solids into cold mixing bowl. Reserve remaining liquid for another use.
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Beat coconut cream using electric mixer with chilled beaters on medium speed; turn to high speed. Beat until stiff peaks form, 7 to 8 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla extract to coconut cream; beat 1 minute more. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
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I am so trying this recipe!! It looks amazing. I love those recipes that look harder than they actually are.
You will have to let me know what you think!
I love to bake pies…and amazingly yummy recipes like this are the reason why! Everyone I’ve made it for loved it ?
I made it and I loved it! The taste is right on.
So glad to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to come back here and let us know!!
I have made coconut cream pie before and I love it. Not sure where my recipe is right now. Can’t wait to try this one.
You will have to let me know if you like it. Enjoy!
Do you bring it to just boiling then remove from heat?
Yes, thank you and enjoy!
Give me all the coconut cream pie! We love it!! Love the bean idea!!
The beans are such a great trick. We are fans of Coconut Cream Pies at our house too!
Perfection! Coconut cream pie is a must for the holidays! We try to save this one for the adults!
Yes, I agree that it is perfection!
Thanks for sharing this one :D
You are welcome. I hope you enjoy it!
Yum, yum, yummy you got my mouth 👄 watering fir this pie. Can hardly wait to make
Ivory- I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Quick question, do I whip the whipping cream for the topping? Do I add sugar? I wasn’t sure how to do the last step. I’m excited to make this! It looks delicious!
Michelle- I added at the bottom of the recipe our favorite Coconut Whipped Cream Recipe. It does take some planning ahead but it is so worth it. You can use store bought whip cream or use any homemade whip cream recipe that you love.
This is usually one of the first pies to go! It’s always a hit & so heavenly!!
Kristyn- It is one of the first ones to go at our house too!
In my opinion, the best pie at Thanksgiving!! It’s so creamy! Love your recipe!
Natalie- I love it too!