Coconut Cream Pie
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic homemade coconut cream pie featuring a rich, thickened milk filling poured into a baked pie shell. Perfect for any gathering, this comforting dessert is both sweet and creamy.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 15 mins | 2 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Sauce pan
- Pie pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Filling and Crust
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pie shell | Baked |
| 2 T | Sugar | None |
| 3 T | Flour | None |
| 2-2 1/2 C | Milk | None |
| As needed | Coconut | Shredded |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Filling
- Mix together 2 T sugar and 3 T flour; place in sauce pan.
- Slowly add 2-2 1/2 C milk while stirring continuously until smooth and thickened.
Step 2: Assembling the Pie
- Add coconut to the mixture and stir well until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the hot filling into the cooled, baked 1 pie shell until evenly distributed.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Chill the assembled pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until completely set before slicing.
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