Do I Have To Toast The Coconut?
While toasting the coconut may seem like an unnecessary extra step, we promise it is worth the effort. Toasting brings out the deep and nutty flavor found in coconut. It also gives a crispy texture that is simply divine. Toasted coconut certainly elevates coconut cream pie to the next level!
Crust Options
As you can imagine, we love ourselves a homemade pie crust. If you’re feeling ambitious and want to create one yourself, we highly recommend our fool proof pie crust recipe. If not, that’s totally fine. Use your favorite store-bought version instead.
Use High-Quality Coconut Milk
The sumptuous coconut flavor in this recipe comes from coconut milk. We use an entire can of high-quality coconut milk whenever we can. Higher quality coconut milk has a higher fat content, so it does tend to taste better. That said, we know that you may be working with a strict budget. Use whatever you can afford!
What’s The Difference Between Coconut Custard And Coconut Cream Pie?
It’s all about the cooking methods. Coconut custard must be baked in the oven, while coconut cream pie is not. You will need to cook the creamy filling, but you do so in a saucepan on the stove. Once you’re done, you simply pour it into your pre-baked pie crust and let it set in the fridge.
Troubleshooting: How Can I Thicken My Pie?
One of the reasons why this is the best coconut cream pie recipe evere is that the filling is creamy and thick. The key is in the added cornstarch. Just remember: you must stir the filling continuously, especially after you’ve added that thickening agent. If you don’t, the cornstarch will stick to the bottom of the pan. It could also make your filling fall flat. The egg yolks also work their magic on the consistency of this dessert. You shouldn’t have to worry about watery results thanks to these added ingredients.
What Is Stabilized Whipped Cream?
Stabilized whipped cream is whipped cream that will hold its shape — it stays “stable.” Adding gelatin is key to helping it keep its shape. If you don’t want to use gelatin, you can replace it with agar-agar. This type of whipped cream is great for decorating, and we suggest that you pipe it on top for the most beautiful coconut cream pie. You can also simply spread it on with a spatula. Whatever you feel most comfortable with!
Optional Toppings:
You can absolutely serve this dessert as is. But, if you’re feeling fancy, consider adding these yummy toppings:
Shaved chocolateToasted almondsFresh berries
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious pie recipes:
Southern Chess PieHomemade Cherry PiePerfect Peanut Butter PieBest Ever Pecan Pie
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