Creamy, rich, and packed with coconut flavor, this classic coconut cream pie has a buttery crust, silky coconut custard filling, fluffy whipped cream, and toasted coconut on top.
Ingredients
For the pie crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
For the coconut filling:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the topping:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Step-by-Step Instructions
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