The Absolute Best Coconut Cream Pie 

Why Make This Recipe

If you love creamy, sweet desserts, this Coconut Cream Pie is perfect for you. It has a rich coconut flavor with a smooth and fluffy texture that everyone will enjoy. The crispy pie crust with the soft coconut filling makes it a great treat for any occasion.

This pie is very easy to make with simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. You don’t need to be a professional baker to get it right. Just follow the easy steps and you’ll have a delicious dessert in no time.

Whether it’s for a family gathering, a holiday dinner, or just a weekend treat, this Coconut Cream Pie always gets compliments. It’s comforting, classic, and one of those desserts people will ask you to make again.

How to Make Coconut Cream Pie

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread the shredded coconut on a baking sheet and bake it until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir once while baking.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour, and salt. Mix well and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in ¾ cup of the toasted coconut and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the mixture into the baked pie shell.
6. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until firm.
7. Spread the whipped topping over the pie and sprinkle with the remaining toasted coconut before serving.